Hawaiian Noun Phrase · Spirit

ʻUhane kākoʻo

Pronunciation: /aw-HAH-nay KAH-koh-oh/

Meaning

Supportive spirit or spirit that offers backing. A spirit that provides encouragement and help.

Example sentences

  • Manaʻoʻiʻo mākou i ka ʻUhane kākoʻo e alakaʻi iā mākou ma nā wā paʻakikī.

    We believe in the supportive spirit to guide us through difficult times.

  • Me ka ʻUhane kākoʻo o ka ʻohana, hiki iā ia ke hoʻopau i kēia papahana nui.

    With the supportive spirit of the family, she can complete this big project.

  • Ua ʻike ʻo ia i ka ʻUhane kākoʻo i kona wā e kaʻawale ana.

    He felt the supportive spirit when he was alone.

About this word

“ʻUhane kākoʻo” is a Hawaiian noun phrase meaning Supportive spirit or spirit that offers backing. 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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