Hawaiian Noun Phrase · Culture
ʻŌlelo Pūʻuwai
Pronunciation: /OH-leh-lo POO-oo-wai/
Meaning
Heartfelt speech. Language that comes from deep emotion and sincerity.
Example sentences
Ma ka hālāwai ʻohana, ua lohe mākou i ka ʻōlelo pūʻuwai mai ko mākou kupuna wahine mai.
At the family gathering, we heard a heartfelt speech from our grandmother.
Ua hoʻoikaika ʻo ia i kona ʻōlelo pūʻuwai e hōʻike i kona aloha.
He strengthened his heartfelt speech to show his love.
He mea nui ka ʻōlelo pūʻuwai i ka hoʻomalu ʻana i waena o nā kānaka.
Heartfelt speech is important for bringing peace among people.
About this word
“ʻŌlelo Pūʻuwai” is a Hawaiian noun phrase meaning Heartfelt speech. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Culture. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.