What are basic Hawaiian words?
What are basic Hawaiian words?
Here are the, 22 Hawaiian Phrases to learn before you visit Hawaii, which can help you appreciate your visit to Hawaii.
- Aloha. This is one of the most often used Hawaiian word, even by those who do not fully understand its exact meaning.
- Mahalo (Mahalo Nui Loa)
- Kama’aina.
- Ohana.
- Pau Hana.
- Haole.
- Lanai.
- No Ka ‘Oi.
How do you say common words in Hawaiian?
10 Hawaiian phrases to learn before you go
- Aloha – Hello. Pronounced a-lo-ha.
- Mahalo – Thank you. Pronounced mah-hah-loh.
- A hui hou – Until we meet again. Pronounced ah-hoo-wee-ho-oo-uu.
- Howzit? – How are you?
- Honu – Green sea turtle. Pronounced hoe-new.
- ‘Ono grinds – Delicious food. Pronounced oh-no grinds.
- Waina – Wine.
- A ‘o ia!
What language is Hawaiian closest to?
Family and origin. Hawaiian is a Polynesian member of the Austronesian language family. It is closely related to other Polynesian languages, such as Samoan, Marquesan, Tahitian, Māori, Rapa Nui (the language of Easter Island) and Tongan.
What is a hui hou?
A Hui Hou and Hawaiian Funeral Traditions Because a hui hou means “until we meet again,” Native Hawaiians say this at funerals to maintain a feeling of hope.
What is a famous Hawaiian saying?
Proverbs of Love Aloha Aku No, Aloha Mai No – (I give my love to you, you give your love to me.) `A`ohe loa i ka hana a ke aloha – (Distance is ignored by love.) Ua ola loko i ke aloha – (Love gives life within.) He kehau ho`oma`ema`e ke aloha – (Love is like a cleansing dew.)
What does Moana mean in Hawaiian?
Ocean, open sea, lake
1. n., Ocean, open sea, lake.
What is Hele Mai?
To go, come, walk; to move, as in a game; going, moving; a gadabout. Figuratively, to die. Examples: Hele mai, come.
What is Malama pono mean?
E mālama pono means literally Take good care (of yourself). December 4, 2018. rabelon. Pono is an object, as in to be caring in goodness or righteousness.
What is Aloha Nui Loa mean?
very much love, lots of love
very much love, lots of love.
