Hawaiian Adjective · Body
ʻōhune
Pronunciation: /oh-HOO-neh/
Meaning
Fine, delicate, often referring to soft, new growth or delicate skin.
Example sentences
Ua ʻōhune ka ʻili o ke pēpē hou.
The skin of the new baby is very fine.
He ʻōhune ka lau ʻōpio o ka lāʻī.
The young ti leaf is fine and delicate.
Ua paʻa kona lole me ke ʻano ʻōhune.
Her dress felt soft and delicate.
About this word
“ʻōhune” is a Hawaiian adjective meaning Fine, delicate, often referring to soft, new growth or delicate skin. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Body. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.