alofa

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Samoan[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Polynesian *qarofa. Cognate with Hawaiian aloha.

Noun[edit]

alofa

  1. love

Verb[edit]

alofa (plural ālolofa)

  1. love

Tokelauan[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Polynesian *qarofa. Cognates include Samoan alofa and Hawaiian aloha.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [a.ˈlo.ha]
  • Hyphenation: a‧lo‧fa

Noun[edit]

alofa

  1. love, affection
  2. hospitality, kindness
  3. divine pity

Verb[edit]

alofa (plural ālolofa)

  1. (intransitive, + ki) to love
  2. (intransitive, + ki) to be kind to
  3. (intransitive, + mai) to feel sorry for
  4. (intransitive, + mai) to have mercy on

References[edit]

  • R. Simona, editor (1986), Tokelau Dictionary‎[1], Auckland: Office of Tokelau Affairs, page 13

Tuvaluan[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Polynesian *qarofa. Cognate with Hawaiian aloha.

Noun[edit]

alofa

  1. compassion, empathy, love
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