How do you say basic words in Hawaiian?
How do you say basic words in Hawaiian?
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 does Hawaii translate to in English?
Some etymologists and historians firmly believe that the word Hawaii has no literal meaning and could be an evolution of the first written version. When James Cook reached the Pacific islands and asked the natives, “where do you live?” he got the answer and wrote it down as “Owhyhee” or “Owhyee.”
What does Alani mean?
Alani is a Hawaiian name meaning orange. Alternately, it might be considered a modern variant of the names Alan or Alanna.
What are common phrases in the Hawaiian language?
Common Hawaiian Phrases HAWAIIANPHRASE& MEANING& Aloha$ Hello,$goodbye,$love$ Ahuihou$ Unit$we$meet$again,$goodbye$ Aloha$Kakahiaka$ Good$morning$
How do you pronounce these Hawaiian words?
one pronunciation one. Aloha wau iā ‘oe pronunciation Aloha wau iā ‘oe. Pau pronunciation Pau. ho’oponopono pronunciation ho’oponopono. Kauai pronunciation Kauai. pele pronunciation pele. hale pronunciation hale. View all. Do you want to pronounce words and phrases in this language (Hawaiian)?
How to pronounce Hawaiian in English?
Pronunciation of Hawaiian with 1 audio pronunciations 0 rating rating ratings International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) IPA : həˈwaɪən
What languages are spoken in Hawaii?
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