Hawaiian Noun · Culture
ʻIke loa
Pronunciation: /EE-keh LOH-ah/
Meaning
Deep knowledge, profound understanding; wisdom gained through extensive learning and insight.
Example sentences
He ʻike loa ko ke kupuna no ka moʻomeheu Hawaiʻi.
The elder has profound knowledge of Hawaiian culture.
Manaʻo nui ʻia ka ʻike loa i ka wā e hoʻoholo ana i nā pilikia paʻakikī.
Deep knowledge is highly valued when making difficult decisions.
Ma ka hoʻomaʻamaʻa mau ʻana, hōʻiliʻili mākou i ka ʻike loa.
Through constant practice, we gather profound understanding.
About this word
“ʻIke loa” is a Hawaiian noun meaning Deep knowledge, profound understanding; wisdom gained through extensive learning and insight. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Culture. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.