Hawaiian Noun Phrase · Culture

ʻōlelo nane

Pronunciation: /oh-leh-loh nah-neh/

Meaning

A riddle or proverb; riddle-solving can be a recreational activity.

Example sentences

  • Makemake au i ka pāʻani ʻōlelo nane me koʻu mau kupuna.

    I like to play riddles with my grandparents.

  • He ʻōlelo nane kahiko kēia ma muli o kona naʻauao.

    This is an ancient proverb because of its wisdom.

  • Hāʻawi mai ʻo ia i kahi ʻōlelo nane hoihoi e noʻonoʻo ai.

    He gave an interesting riddle for us to think about.

About this word

“ʻōlelo nane” is a Hawaiian noun phrase meaning A riddle or proverb; riddle-solving can be a recreational activity. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Culture. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.

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