Hawaiian Phrase · Emotions
Hōʻākea ka naʻau
Pronunciation: /ho-oh-AH-keh-ah kah nah-AH-oo/
Meaning
To open one's heart, to be generous or forgiving. Literally, 'to broaden the gut/heart.'
Example sentences
Mai hōʻākea ka naʻau ke alo ʻoe i ka hewa o kekahi.
Open your heart when you face the mistakes of others.
Ua hōʻākea ka naʻau o ke kuhina i ka noi a ke kaiāulu.
The minister opened his heart to the community's request.
Ke kono aku nei au iā ʻoukou e hōʻākea ka naʻau i kēia lā Kalikimaka.
I invite you all to open your hearts today on Christmas.
About this word
“Hōʻākea ka naʻau” is a Hawaiian phrase meaning To open one's heart, to be generous or forgiving. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Emotions. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.