Usage: Means land, earth, or the land. It's a fundamental concept in Hawaiian culture.
"Malama da 'āina"
"aina stay the land"
"We gotta protect da 'āina."
"Da love for da 'āina is strong."
"We gotta take care of da aina."
"Da aina stay beautiful today."
"We gotta malama da aina."
"Da aina give us everything we need."
"Eh, dis aina so beautiful, brah."
"We gotta take care of da aina, yeah?"
Origin: From ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ʻāina. This is a direct borrowing from the Hawaiian language, representing the deep connection to the land.
What does "aina" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"aina" means "land" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Means land, earth, or the land. It's a fundamental concept in Hawaiian culture..
How do you pronounce "aina"?
"aina" is pronounced "AH-ee-nah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "aina" in a sentence?
Example: "Malama da 'āina"
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