Hawaiian Phrase · Emotions
hahau ka manaʻo
Pronunciation: /hah-HAH-oo kah mah-NAH-oh/
Meaning
To be struck with an idea or emotion; to be impressed. This phrase describes a sudden impact of thought or feeling.
Example sentences
I ka wā aʻu i ʻike ai i ka nani o ka napoʻo ʻana o ka lā ma luna o ke kai, hahau ka manaʻo i loko oʻu.
When I saw the beauty of the sunset over the ocean, I was struck with wonder.
Kēia mele kahiko, hahau ka manaʻo i ka lohe ʻana i ka leo olioli o koʻu kupuna wahine.
This ancient song, an idea struck me when hearing the joyous voice of my grandmother.
Ma hope o ka hoʻolohe ʻana i ka moʻolelo o ka poʻe ʻōiwi, hahau ka manaʻo iaʻu e pili ana i ko lākou ikaika.
After listening to the stories of the native people, an idea struck me about their strength.
About this word
“hahau ka manaʻo” is a Hawaiian phrase meaning To be struck with an idea or emotion; to be impressed. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Emotions. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.