What do Hawaiians call their wife?

The word "wahine" came into English in the late 18th century from Maori, the language of a Polynesian people native to New Zealand; it was originally used for a Maori woman, especially a wife. The word is also used for a woman in Hawaiian and Tahitian, though spelled "vahine" in the latter.

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What is the Hawaiian word for wife?

One of the Hawaiian words first learned by most non-Hawaiians is wahine for “woman.” Kāne for “man” and wahine for “woman” are often painted on restroom doors. It also means “lady, wife, female, queen in a deck of cards” and even femininity.

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What do Hawaiians call their love?

E ku'u aloha / Ko`u aloha - “my love” To say “my love”, a term of endearment in Hawaiian, you can say either e ku'u aloha or ko'u aloha.

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How do you say sweetheart in Hawaiian?

? Hau'oli Lā Aloha!

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What do Hawaiians call their husbands?

Kama'aina are locals or Hawaiian residents regardless of ethnicity. Kāne. Man or male, husband, male sweetheart. Kāne male means married man.

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What name can I call my wife?

Some guys go the "classic" route with names like "angel," "darling," and "sweetheart"; some prefer food-inspired nicknames, like "cookie" and "cupcake"; and some straight-up worship their partners with loving names like "queen," "goddess," and "light of my life."

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What is slang for Hawaiian woman?

Wahine. What does wahine mean in Hawaiian? Wahine is the Hawaiian word for female/woman and you may see it as a sign on a bathroom door.

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What is the Hawaiian word for unconditional love?

Aloha – Unconditional love, outpouring, and receiving of the spirit, a way of life, an attitude of expressing one's happiness, joy, and gratitude for life.

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What do you call a beautiful Hawaiian woman?

Learn the basic word.

The standard word beautiful is "nani". It is pronounced as nah-knee.

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What is the Hawaiian word for making love?

hoʻo. ipo To make love, court, woo. (PCP ipo.)

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What is Hawaiian slang for beautiful?

The Hawaiian word for beautiful is nani [nah-nee]. In case no one's told you today, nani no ʻoe – you are beautiful.

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What is the Hawaiian word for marriage?

The Hawaiian word for marriage is hoʻāʻo pa'a.

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What does opa mean in Hawaiian?

[Parker Dictionary (Hawaiian)] Opa (o'-pa), adj. Weary: tired: having strength exhausted; worn out.

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What is Hawaiian for Woohoo?

Chee comes from the word Cheehoo, a Hawaiian slang originating from the Samoa culture. It is a term that is often used around family and friends in a positive light. “Cheehoo!” is exclaimed when you are celebrating or if something is exciting. The term is most similar to terms like woohoo, yee-haw, or wahoo.

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Is wahine a woman?

Wahine (pronounced 'wah-hee-neh') means woman.

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What is a Malo in Hawaiian?

: a loincloth that is now worn by Hawaiian men only on ceremonial occasions compare maro.

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What is a Hawaiian princess called?

Kaʻiulani. Princess of the Hawaiian Islands.

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How do you say Princess in Hawaii?

Princess (English) translated to Hawaiian as ke aliʻi wahine.

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What Hawaiian girl name means love?

Kealoha. This cute and pretty Hawaiian girl name has the word aloha in it, making it an adorable choice! And since aloha can mean “love,” Kealoha means “the loved one.” As a bonus, it has a beautiful pronunciation, as KEL-oh-aa.

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What is the Hawaiian word for bond?

ʻOhana refers to the familial bond that Native Hawaiians share.

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What is the Hawaiian word for loyalty?

kū.paʻa. n.v. Steadfast, firm, constant, immovable; loyal, faithful; determined; loyalty, allegiance, firmness.

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What does honey girl mean in Hawaiian?

Honey Girl was like a “dog running in the rough seas,” which is the meaning of the Hawaiian name for monk seals: 'īlioholoikauaua (ilio-holo-i-ka-ua-ua).

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What does Miko mean in Hawaiian?

Miko is stative verb that means tasty or well-seasoned.

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What does Lolo mean in Hawaii?

LOLO (lō-lō) A Hawaiian language word meaning dumb, goofy or crazy. “Did you hear what he said? That guy's lolo.”

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