Hawaiian Verb · Spirit
hōʻolu
Pronunciation: /hoh-OH-loo/
Meaning
To refresh, cool, comfort. To bring a feeling of renewed vigor or relief.
Example sentences
Ua hōʻoluʻihi ka ea i koʻu ʻuhane ma hope o ka hele lōʻihi ʻana.
The cool air refreshed my spirit after the long walk.
Makemake au i ka pōhaku hau e hōʻolu ai i koʻu waha.
I want ice to cool my mouth.
E hōʻolu mai ʻoe iaʻu me ka mele aloha.
Please comfort me with a song of love.
About this word
“hōʻolu” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To refresh, cool, comfort. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Spirit. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.