Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mauka

adverb

mau·ka | ˈmau̇-kə

Definition

Mauka is a Hawaiian word that means ‘toward the mountain’ or ‘uphill’.

Examples

When hiking on the trail, we decided to go mauka to enjoy the cooler temperatures.
The house is located mauka of the beach, providing a stunning view of the mountains.
In traditional Hawaiian wayfinding, navigators use mauka and makai to describe directions.

Meaning

In Hawaiian culture, ‘mauka’ refers to the direction that is towards the mountains, which is significant in navigation and understanding the environment.