Hawaiian Language
Learn the words of the Hawaiian islands
A hui hou Until we meet again
Aloha Love, affection; greeting, salutation; Hello! Good-bye!
E Komo Mai Welcome! Enter
Haole A foreigner; Pidgin slang – Caucasian
Hau‘oli lā Hānau Happy Birthday
Honu Turtle
Hula The dance of Hawaii
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a The State fish, A Triggerfish
Imu An underground oven you will see at a luau
Kai Sea, sea water; seaside
Kāne A man or boy
Kama‘āina Commonly referred to a long-time resident of Hawai'i
Keiki Child, offspring, or children
Lanai A porch, patio, or balcony
Lei A necklace given as a symbol of affection
Mahalo Thank you
Mahalo nui loa Thank you very much
Makai Toward the ocean
Mauka Inland, upland, toward the mountains
Mele Kalikimaka Merry Christmas
‘Ohana Family, relative, kin group; related
‘Ono Delicious or tasty, and also a large mackerel type of fish
‘Ōpala Garbage, trash
Poi A paste made from pounded taro root
Pūpū Snacks or appetizers
Wahine Woman, lady