Hawaiian Noun Phrase · Culture

ʻŌlelo Pūʻuwilā

Pronunciation: /OH-leh-lo POO-oo-wee-lah/

Meaning

Eloquent or powerful speech. Language that is captivating and impactful.

Example sentences

  • Ua hoʻohiwahiwa ka ʻahaʻaina me ka ʻōlelo pūʻuwilā a ke aliʻi.

    The celebration was honored with the eloquent speech of the chief.

  • Makemake au e hoʻolohe i kāna ʻōlelo pūʻuwilā no ka mea, hoʻonui ʻo ia i ka naʻauao.

    I like to listen to his powerful speech because he increases wisdom.

  • Manaʻo ʻo ia ʻo ka ʻōlelo pūʻuwilā ka mea e hoʻāla ai i ka poʻe no ka hana maikaʻi.

    He believes that powerful speech is what awakens people to do good deeds.

About this word

“ʻŌlelo Pūʻuwilā” is a Hawaiian noun phrase meaning Eloquent or powerful 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.

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