Hawaiian Verb · Places
e laʻi
Pronunciation: /eh LAH-ee/
Meaning
To be peaceful, calm, or tranquil, often describing a place or environment.
Example sentences
Ua kaʻi mākou i ka wahi e laʻi ana ma ʻō me ka ʻohana.
We went to the peaceful place over there with the family.
Makemake au i ka wahi moe e laʻi ana ma ke alo o ka hale.
I like the peaceful ocean view in front of the house.
E ʻimi kāua i kahi e laʻi ana e hoʻomaha ai ma mua o ka hana nui.
Let's find a tranquil place to rest before the big work.
About this word
“e laʻi” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To be peaceful, calm, or tranquil, often describing a place or environment. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Places. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.