Chapter 3: Useful Phrases Flashcards
1
Q
E Kaipoleimanu.
E (name of person you’re talking to)
A
(Hey) Kaipoleimanu.
2
Q
E ke kāne.
A
(Hey) sir, gentleman
3
Q
E ka wahine.
A
(Hey) lady
4
Q
‘Auē!
A
Gosh! Wow! Too bad!
5
Q
E kala mai.
A
Excuse me; I’m sorry.
6
Q
E ‘olu’olu.
A
Please.
7
Q
Mahalo.
A
Thank you.
8
Q
‘A’ole pilikia.
A
No trouble/problem.
(There is no Hawaiian equivalent for the English “you’re welcome”. This phrase can be used instead, or you could also simply say “mahalo”.)
9
Q
‘O wai kou inoa?
A
What’s your name?
10
Q
‘O Kaleipua ko’u inoa.
‘O (your name) ko’u inoa.
A
Kaleipua is my name.
11
Q
‘O wai kona inoa?
A
What’s his name?
12
Q
‘O Mamo kona inoa.
‘O (person’s name) kona inoa.
A
Mamo is his name.
13
Q
‘O wai ‘o ia?
A
Who is she?
14
Q
‘O Nohea ‘o ia.
‘O (persons name) ‘o ia.
A
She is Nohea.
15
Q
‘O wai kēlā ali’i hanohano?
A
Who is that distinguished chief?
