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Essential Hawaiian Words Flashcards

1
Q

Aloha

A

Love, affection, hello, goodbye

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2
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Aloha kākou

A

Aloha to all (including myself) Warmest welcome. Usually said to a group of people. Hawaiian Airlines uses this on all flights.

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3
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Aloha kāua

A

Aloha to you (singular) and me

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4
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Aloha nui loa

A

Very much love, fondest regards

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5
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Mahalo

A

Thank You

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6
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Makai

A

Towards the sea; the ocean side.

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7
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Mauka

A

Towards the mountain; the side facing the mountain.

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8
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E Komo Mai

A

Welcome!

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9
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Pau

A

Done, finished

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10
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Hana

A

Work

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11
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Pau Hana

A

Work is done

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12
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Aina

A

Land especially, Homeland

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13
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Kamaaina

A

One of the land”. Native-born but also used as a long-term resident of Hawai’i.”

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14
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Akamai

A

Smart, clever

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15
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Alii

A

Chief

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16
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Hale

A

House or home

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17
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Haole

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Literally, means a person without a country or of known beginning. Often used to identify a person of Caucasian ancestry but is incorrect

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18
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Honu

A

A turtle–especially Hawaiian green sea turtle.

19
Q

Hula

A

Hawaiian dance

20
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Kahuna

A

Expert, usually refers to a priest, minister, or person held in esteem.

21
Q

Kane

A

Man

22
Q

Wahine

A

Woman, female

23
Q

Keiki

A

Child, children

24
Q

Kuuipo

A

Sweetheart. Often used on jewelry–especially the Hawaiian bracelets worn by wahine.

25
Q

Malama

A

To take care of, to tend. ‘Mālama aina’ - ‘to care for the land’.

26
Q

Kapu

A

Forbidden. Do not enter.

27
Q

Kokua

A

Help, aid, provide assistance.

28
Q

Kuleana

A

Responsibility

29
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Lanai

A

Porch, patio, or balcony. Usually at the back of the house.

30
Q

Lei

A

A necklace. Usually of flowers. Also shells or kūkui nuts.

31
Q

Luau

A

Hawaiian feast or party

32
Q

Maikai

A

Excellent, goodness. ‘Sack and Save grocery’ has a Maika’i discount card.

33
Q

Malihini

A

Newcomer, visitor

34
Q

Ohana

A

Family, kin, relative

35
Q

Ono

A

Good or tasty as in ‘ono grinds (food).

36
Q

Paniolo

A

Hawaiian cowboy

37
Q

Poi

A

A paste made from Taro root. A mainstay of the traditional Hawaiian diet.

38
Q

Pakalolo

A

Marijuana

39
Q

Pupu

A

Snacks or appetizers

40
Q

Pupule

A

Crazy (especially referring to a mentally deranged person).

41
Q

Tutu

A

Grandparent (affectionate)

42
Q

Uku

A

Fleas or head lice (as in ‘undesired’ little critters in your hair’).

43
Q

Wikiwiki

A

Speedy or fast. Honolulu Airport has a Wikiwiki shuttle.

Hawaiian (3 decks)

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