Nâ `A`ala ~ Fragrances

 

In songs, a sweetheart is often likened to fragrances.

Source: Pukui, Mary Kawena & Elbert, Samuel H., Hawaiian Dictionary, Revised and Enlarged Edition, University Of Hawai`i Press, Honolulu, 1986.
Pronunciation Guide

KA `ÔLELO HAWAI`I (HAWAIIAN) :

KA `ÔLELO HAOLE
(ENGLISH) :

`a`ala
[ah ah' lah]

fragrant, sweet-smelling; fragrance, perfume, aroma, sweet scent. Fig., of high rank.

 `ala
[ah' lah]

fragrant, sweet-smelling, perfumed; fragrance, perfume (preceded by ke). Fig., esteemed, chiefly.

  • mea `ala
    [me (y)ah ah' lah]

ointment, perfume

  • ke `ala kûpaoa
    [keh ah' lah KOO' pao (w)ah]

a strong, heady fragrance

  • ke `ala pûnia
    [ke ah' lah POO' nee ah]

a fragrance so strong it causes dizziness

  • hô`ala
    [HOH' ah lah]

to perfume

onaona
[oh nao' nah]

Be careful with this word's pronunciation, as `ona`ona [oh' nah oh' nah] means "bad-smelling, as stagnant water" or "punch-drunk".

softly fragrant; soft fragrance or perfume, aroma; gentle and sweet, as the eyes or disposition; inviting, attractive, alluring, lovely.

 

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