puʻuwai
Meaning: heart
Usage: Heart, affection, feelings, or moral character. Commonly used in Hawaiian and local expressions of sincerity, aloha, and heartfelt emotion.
"From da bottom of my puʻuwai, mahalo nui loa."
"Uncle get one big puʻuwai, always taking care da family."
"Listen to your puʻuwai when you need for choose da right path."
Origin: Hawaiian (puʻu = heart/mound, wai = water/vital fluid)
What does "puʻuwai" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"puʻuwai" means "heart" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Heart, affection, feelings, or moral character. Commonly used in Hawaiian and local expressions of sincerity, aloha, and heartfelt emotion..
How do you pronounce "puʻuwai"?
"puʻuwai" is pronounced "poo-oo-WYE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "puʻuwai" in a sentence?
Example: "From da bottom of my puʻuwai, mahalo nui loa."
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