Hawaiian Noun Phrase · Spirit

ʻUhane ʻanoʻē

Pronunciation: /aw-HAH-nay AH-noh-EH/

Meaning

Strange spirit or peculiar spirit. A spirit that is unusual or deviates from the norm.

Example sentences

  • Ua ʻike ʻo ia i ka ʻuhane ʻanoʻē e lele ana ma luna o ke kuahiwi i ka pō.

    He saw a strange spirit flying over the mountain at night.

  • Nui ka makaʻu o nā kamaiki i ka manaʻo o ka ʻuhane ʻanoʻē e noho ana ma ka hale kahiko.

    The children were very afraid of the idea of a peculiar spirit living in the old house.

  • He ʻuhane ʻanoʻē kēnā malihini, ʻaʻole maopopo ka mea e hana nei ʻo ia.

    That visitor is a strange spirit; it's unclear what they are doing.

About this word

“ʻUhane ʻanoʻē” is a Hawaiian noun phrase meaning Strange spirit or peculiar spirit. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Spirit. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.

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