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- The Deeper Meaning of Aloha (ah-LO-ha) Although this is probably the most common word you’ll hear and see in Hawaii, many people don’t know the deeper meaning behind this greeting.
- What Does Pono (PO-no) Mean? Pono is a Hawaiian word that is often translated as “righteousness.” However, like aloha, its meaning extends far beyond this simple definition.
- What Are Slippers (SLIP-ers or SLIP-ahz) in Hawaii? If you go to a neighbor’s house and see a sign to leave your slippers outside, don’t be confused!
- What Does Kokua (ko-KOO-ah) Mean? Kokua is another Hawaiian word that has a very simple surface meaning—to help. You may see it featured on the tray tables of a Hawaiian Airlines plane, asking you to make sure they’re folded up for everyone’s safety when taking off and landing.
Common Hawaiian Phrases HAWAIIANPHRASE& MEANING& Aloha$ Hello,$goodbye,$love$ Ahuihou$ Unit$we$meet$again,$goodbye$ Aloha$Kakahiaka$ Good$morning$ Aloha$‘auinalā$ Good$afternoon$ Aloha$ahiahi$ Good$evening$ Aloha$‘āina$ Love$of$the$land;$demonstrated$through$nurturing$and$care$ Aloha$auiā‘oe$ Iloveyou(referringtoyou$singular)$
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Hello, goodbye and love. Aloha is also a feeling, a way of going about things. To act with aloha is to be caring, giving, kind.
A multi-purpose word. “Da kine” can be a superlative, verb, adjective, adverb or noun. Da kine can mean “the best” or “that thing." Pidin English is a sparse, somewhat lazy language, so a speaker will refer to “da kine,” assuming the listener knows what he is referring to — even if he doesn’t.
Technically "without breath," but refers to any non-native Hawaiian, particularly white people from the mainland United States. "No breath" refers to non-Hawaiians who didn’t know or use the honi, a Polynesiangreeting that involves touching nose-to-nose and inhaling or essentially sharing each other's breaths. Foreigners didn’t know this technique,...
Turtle, specifically sea turtles, which are federally protected and thriving in Hawaiian waters. Unfortunately, tiger sharks are oblivious to federal laws, and sea turtles are like a giant bon-bon: soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside. For that reason, honu stick close to shore. Seeing a honu is considered good luck. They are sometimes very a...
How is it going? A pidgin conjunction of “how is it?” This can refer to many things: The status of the person being spoken to, the condition of the surf, the life of a party, etc. Very versatile expression.
Forward! Or, go for it. I mua is what outrigger canoe racers chant to themselves as they paddle. It is what big-wave surfers say to themselves as they turn and go. It’s a positive word.
Child of the land. Refers to anyone born in Hawaii, regardless of race or creed. Being kama’aina has its advantages as some restaurants and businesses offer kama’aina discounts to local residents.
Child, but also offspring, descendant; to have or obtain a child; to be or become a child. Hawaiians love children.
Cooperation, giving to others for their benefit. A form of aloha. Jack Johnson’s foundation is called The Kokua Foundation. Bus drivers will say, “Please kokua” when asking passengers to give up seats to the elderly.
A healthy Hawaiian dish, kind of like a Polynesian chicken fried steak. There are many variations, but traditional loco moco consists of white rice topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy.
K. kahiko traditional, old, ancient. kahuna Hawaiian priest. kai ocean, salt water. kala dollar, money.
In the Hawaiian language Kailua means "two seas" or "two currents", a contraction of the words kai (meaning "sea" or "sea water") and ʻelua (meaning "two"); it is so named because of the two former fishponds in the district ( Kawainui and Kaʻelepulu) or the two currents that run through Kailua Bay. [2]
Good afternoon: Aloha awakea – “ah-loh-hah ah-vah-keh-ah”. Good evening/night: Aloha ahiahi – “ah-loh-hah ah-hee-yah-hee”. Please: Ke 'olu'olu – “keh oh-loo'oh-loo”. Thank you: Mahalo – “mah-hah-loh”. You’re welcome: 'A 'ole pilikia – “ah'oh-leh pee-lee-kee-yah”. Welcome/come in: E komo mai – “eh koh-moh my ...
Kailua – Pronounced “ka-ee-loo-ah,” not “kai-loo-ah.” Lānaʻi – Pronounced “la-na-ee,” not “lan-ai.” Take the time to learn the correct pronunciation of place names to show your respect for the local culture.
