Hawaiian Noun Phrase · Spirit
ʻUhane hōʻeu
Pronunciation: /aw-HAH-nay ho-EH-oo/
Meaning
Inspiring spirit or stirring spirit. A spirit that motivates or evokes strong feelings.
Example sentences
Ua ʻike au i ka ʻuhane hōʻeu o koʻu kupuna wahine i kona haʻi ʻana mai i nā moʻolelo.
I felt the inspiring spirit of my grandmother when she told stories.
ʻO ka ʻuhane hōʻeu o ka hula e hoʻolauna ana i ka moʻomeheu Hawaiʻi.
The stirring spirit of hula is introducing Hawaiian culture.
Makemake au e loaʻa ka ʻuhane hōʻeu e hoʻomaka ai kēia papahana hou.
I want to find the inspiring spirit to begin this new project.
About this word
“ʻUhane hōʻeu” is a Hawaiian noun phrase meaning Inspiring spirit or stirring 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.