Hawaiian Noun Phrase · Spirit
ʻUhane kahiko
Pronunciation: /aw-HAH-nay KAH-hee-koh/
Meaning
Ancient spirit or spirit from ancient times. Spirits associated with old traditions or historical periods.
Example sentences
Manaʻo ʻia ka ʻaʻaliʻi me ka ʻuhane kahiko.
The ʻaʻaliʻi tree is considered to be connected to the ancient spirit.
Ua lohe au i ka leo o ka ʻuhane kahiko i ka wā o ka pō.
I heard the voice of the ancient spirit during the night.
Hoʻomanaʻo kākou i ka ʻuhane kahiko i ka wā e pili ana i nā kupuna.
We remember the ancient spirit when we talk about our ancestors.
About this word
“ʻUhane kahiko” is a Hawaiian noun phrase meaning Ancient spirit or spirit from ancient times. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Spirit. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.