alofa
Samoan
Etymology
From Proto-Polynesian *qarofa. Cognate with Hawaiian aloha.
Noun
alofa
- love
Verb
alofa (plural ālolofa)
- love
Tokelauan
Etymology
From Proto-Polynesian *qarofa. Cognates include Samoan alofa and Hawaiian aloha.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /aˈlofa/
- Hyphenation: a‧lo‧fa
Noun
alofa
- love, affection
- hospitality, kindness
- divine pity
Verb
alofa (plural ālolofa)
- (intransitive, + ki) to love
- (intransitive, + ki) to be kind to
- (intransitive, + mai) to feel sorry for
- (intransitive, + mai) to have mercy on
References
- R. Simona, editor (1986) Tokelau Dictionary, Auckland: Office of Tokelau Affairs, page 13
Tuvaluan
Etymology
From Proto-Polynesian *qarofa. Cognate with Hawaiian aloha.
Noun
alofa
- compassion, empathy, love