Hawaiian Noun · Culture
hoʻolina
Pronunciation: /hoh-oh-LEE-nah/
Meaning
Heritage, legacy; that which is handed down from ancestors, including traditions, values, and knowledge.
Example sentences
Ua mālama ʻia ka hoʻolina o ko mākou kupuna ma o ka moʻolelo a me nā hula.
Our ancestors' heritage is preserved through stories and hula.
He kuleana ko kākou e hoʻoikaika i ka hoʻolina Hawaiʻi no nā hanauna e hiki mai ana.
We have a responsibility to strengthen Hawaiian heritage for future generations.
Hōʻike ka hale hōʻikeʻike i ka waiwai nui o ka hoʻolina mai nā pae ʻāina like ʻole.
The museum showcases the great value of heritage from the various island groups.
About this word
“hoʻolina” is a Hawaiian noun meaning Heritage, legacy; that which is handed down from ancestors, including traditions, values, and knowledge. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Culture. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.