Hawaiian Verb · Culture
hoʻolaʻa
Pronunciation: /ho-oh-lah-ʻah/
Meaning
To consecrate, dedicate, sanctify
Example sentences
Ua hoʻolaʻa ʻia ka hale hou i kahi hoʻomanaʻo no ka lehulehu.
The new building was consecrated as a memorial for the people.
Hoʻolaʻa mākou i ko mākou manawa a pau i ka mālama ʻana i ka ʻāina.
We dedicate all our time to caring for the land.
Ua hoʻolaʻa ke kahuna i ka lei pua i ke akua.
The priest dedicated the flower lei to the god.
About this word
“hoʻolaʻa” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To consecrate, dedicate, sanctify. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Culture. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.