Hawaiian Noun Phrase · Spirit
ʻUhane ʻakaʻaka
Pronunciation: /aw-HAH-nay ah-kah-AH-kah/
Meaning
Laughing spirit or spirit that laughs. A spirit characterized by merriment and lightheartedness.
Example sentences
ʻAʻole iki ka ʻuhane ʻakaʻaka i kona wā kamaliʻi, ua hauʻoli mau ʻo ia.
The laughing spirit was not shy in her childhood; she was always happy.
Manaʻo mākou ʻo ka ʻoiaʻiʻo o ka ʻuhane ʻakaʻaka, ʻo ia ka waiwai nui loa.
We believe that the truth of the laughing spirit is the most valuable treasure.
I ka wā o ka hoʻokani pila, ua ʻike ʻia ka ʻuhane ʻakaʻaka o ka lehulehu.
During the music performance, the laughing spirit of the crowd was evident.
About this word
“ʻUhane ʻakaʻaka” is a Hawaiian noun phrase meaning Laughing spirit or spirit that laughs. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Spirit. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.