Hawaiian Verb · Spirit
hoʻopuana
Pronunciation: /ho-oh-poo-AH-nah/
Meaning
To recite, to chant; to bring forth a hidden meaning.
Example sentences
Ua hoʻopuana ka luna kōhula i ka mele kahiko i ka lehulehu i ka wā o ka hōʻikeʻike.
The hula master recited the ancient chant to the audience during the exhibition.
Ma ka heluhelu ʻana i ka puke, ua hoʻopuana mai nā manaʻo hohonu o ka mea kākau.
By reading the book, the author's deep meanings were brought forth.
Me ka ʻoʻoleʻa, ua hoʻopuana ʻo ia i nā ʻōlelo aʻo a kona kupuna wahine.
With earnestness, she recited her grandmother's advice.
About this word
“hoʻopuana” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To recite, to chant; to bring forth a hidden meaning. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Spirit. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.