Hawaiian Noun Phrase · Spirit

ʻUhane hoʻomanaʻo

Pronunciation: /aw-HAH-nay ho-oh-mah-NA-oh/

Meaning

Spirit of remembrance or memorial spirit. A spirit invoked for remembrance or to honor the past.

Example sentences

  • Ma ka hale kapu, ua hoʻomanaʻo mākou i ka ʻUhane hoʻomanaʻo o ko mākou mau kūpuna.

    In the sacred house, we remembered the memorial spirit of our ancestors.

  • I ka lā hoʻomaikaʻi, huli mākou i ka ʻUhane hoʻomanaʻo no ke aloha i hāʻawi ʻia.

    On Thanksgiving Day, we turn to the spirit of remembrance for the love given.

  • Manaʻo ʻia ka ʻUhane hoʻomanaʻo e mālama mau i nā moʻolelo kahiko.

    The spirit of remembrance is believed to always preserve ancient stories.

About this word

“ʻUhane hoʻomanaʻo” is a Hawaiian noun phrase meaning Spirit of remembrance or memorial 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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