What are some fun Hawaiian words?
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What are some fun Hawaiian words?
Play your part in keeping the language alive and learn these 10 useful Hawaiian phrases before you go.
- Aloha – Hello. Pronounced a-lo-ha.
- Mahalo – Thank you. Pronounced mah-hah-loh.
- A hui hou – Until we meet again.
- Howzit?
- Honu – Green sea turtle.
- ‘Ono grinds – Delicious food.
- Waina – Wine.
- A ‘o ia!
What is the Hawaiian word for free?
Kala
| Hawaiian1 | English |
|---|---|
| Kako`o | Apprentice |
| Kakou | Us |
| Kala | To release, free |
| Kalani | Chief |
What words mean in Hawaii?
Aloha means hello, goodbye and love. You will generally hear it used as a greeting.
What’s the Hawaiian word for moon?
Mahina
In Hawaiian mythology, Mahina is a lunar deity, mother of Hemā. Mahina is also the word for the “Moon” in Hawaiian language.
What’s the Hawaiian word for hope?
E huli iā “hope” ma wehewehe.org.
What is the Hawaiian word for spirit?
nvs. Soul, spirit, ghost; dirge or song of lamentation (rare); spiritual.
What do they call girls in Hawaii?
Wahine. What does wahine mean in Hawaiian? Wahine is the Hawaiian word for female/woman and you may see it as a sign on a bathroom door.
What is poo poo in Hawaiian?
Pupu – (poo-poo) – Appetizer, snacks, or finger foods.
What is the Hawaiian spirit called?
the Aloha Spirit
In Hawaii we call it the Aloha Spirit. To a tourist, Aloha is a salutation. It is used to say both hello and good-bye, but the actual spirit of Aloha goes well beyond anything you’ll find in a dictionary. In its simplest form, Aloha is love.
What is the Hawaiian word for God?
Akua
Akua (ā-kŭ’-ă), n. / ā-kŭ’-ă / Parker Haw to Eng , 1. Formerly, among Hawaiians, the name of any supernatural being, the object of fear or worship; a god.
What is the meaning of ohana?
word for family
Ohana is the Hawaiian word for family. There tends to be a strong sense of family when growing up in smaller towns. In the old days, families in Hawaii tended to be quite large, often four or five (or more) siblings.
What is pee in Hawaiian?
Pee [Parker Dictionary (Hawaiian)] peʻe- [Combined Hawaiian Dictionary (Hawaiian)] peʻe₁ [Combined Hawaiian Dictionary (Hawaiian)]
