Literal translation:
* Moeʻuhane: This literally means "dream" but can be used to refer to daydreams as well. It emphasizes the imaginative and fantastical aspect.
* Nānā aku: This translates to "look at" or "gaze," which can be interpreted as daydreaming if the context is about focusing on something imagined.
More nuanced translations:
* Malama i ka manaʻo: This means "to cherish the thought" or "to hold onto a thought," which captures the aspect of being lost in thought and imagining something.
* Hoʻomakaʻi i ka noʻonoʻo: This translates to "to wander in thought" or "to let the mind wander," which emphasizes the lack of focus on the present and the drifting of thoughts.
Idiomatic expressions:
* E noʻonoʻo ana i ka lewa: This translates to "thinking about the sky," which is an idiom for being lost in thought or daydreaming.
The best translation would depend on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey. You could also combine different phrases to create a more accurate and idiomatic translation.