Hawaiian Verb · Emotions
hoʻopāhaʻohaʻo
Pronunciation: /ho-oh-PAH-hah-oh-hah-oh/
Meaning
To cause wonder, surprise, or amazement. It describes the emotional impact of something remarkable.
Example sentences
Hoʻopāhaʻohaʻo ka holo o ka nalu i ka lehulehu.
The ride of the waves causes wonder to the public.
Ua hoʻopāhaʻohaʻo ʻo ia i kona ʻike ʻana i ka pōhaku lae ʻala.
He was caused wonder when he saw the fragrant stone.
Me ka hoʻopāhaʻohaʻo kaʻu mau keiki i ka nani o ka hale kahiko.
With wonder my children viewed the beauty of the old house.
About this word
“hoʻopāhaʻohaʻo” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To cause wonder, surprise, or amazement. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Emotions. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.