luhi

See also: Luhi

Hawaiian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlu.hi/

Etymology 1

From Proto-Central Eastern Polynesian *rufi "weak, tired". Cognate with Maori ruhi (“weak”), Tahitian uhi (“sleepy”).

Noun

luhi

  1. burden, wearisome or tedious task
  2. labor, work, pains, toil

Verb

luhi(stative)

  1. tired
  2. tiring, laborious
  3. tiresome, burdensome
Derived terms
  • hoʻoluhi (causative)
  • luhiluhi (reduplicated form)
  • maluhi (“dull”)

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.). Compare Maori paruhi (“favourite, darling, protégé”).

Alternative forms

  • lūhi

Noun

luhi

  1. person raised with devoted care
  2. protégé

Verb

luhi

  1. (transitive) to care for, to attend with care and affection
Derived terms
  • hikaluhi (“self-care”)

Further reading

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