hula
word
/ˈhuɫə/
/hˈuːlɐ/
Definition
A traditional Hawaiian dance where performers move their hips and hands to tell stories, often accompanied by music or chanting.
Usage & Nuances
Refers specifically to the Hawaiian dance, not to be confused with the 'hula hoop' (a plastic hoop twirled around the body). Often seen at Hawaiian cultural events. Can be used as a noun ('do the hula') or in phrases like 'hula dancing'.
Spanish: hula (baile hawaiano)Portuguese (BR): hula (dança havaiana)Portuguese (PT): hula (dança havaiana)Chinese (Simplified): 草裙舞Chinese (Traditional): 草裙舞Hindi: हुला (हवाई नृत्य)Arabic: هولا (رقصة هاواي)Bengali: হুলাRussian: хулаJapanese: フラVietnamese: Hula (điệu nhảy Hawaii)Korean: 훌라Turkish: hula (Hawaii dansı)Urdu: ہولا (ہوائی رقص)Indonesian: hula
Example Sentences
We watched a hula performance at the festival.
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She is learning how to dance hula.
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The hula is important in Hawaiian culture.
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Have you ever tried doing the hula at a luau?
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It's amazing how much skill real hula dancers have.
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When I hear Hawaiian music, I instantly think of the hula.
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