pilikia

/pɪˈliːkiə/

Definitions

1. noun

Hawaiian term for trouble, difficulty, or problem; often used in the phrase ‘pilikia na makua’ which means ‘trouble with the parents’.

“The teenager was in pilikia with her parents due to her poor grades.”

Synonyms

  • difficulty
  • issue
  • problem
  • trouble

Antonyms

  • peace
  • safety
  • security