Hawaiian Phrase · Greetings
E kūpaʻa
Pronunciation: /eh KOO-pah-ah/
Meaning
Be steadfast; stand firm. A blessing for strength and perseverance.
Example sentences
E hele mai 'oe a e kūpaʻa ma kou mau kumu.
Come and be steadfast in your principles.
I waena o ka pilikia, e kūpaʻa kākou a e hoʻomau i ka hana.
In the midst of trouble, let us be steadfast and continue the work.
E kūpaʻa 'oe i ka wā e hoʻāʻo ʻia ai kou naʻauao.
Be steadfast when your understanding is tested.
About this word
“E kūpaʻa” is a Hawaiian phrase meaning Be steadfast; stand firm. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Greetings. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.