‘Ōlelo Pōkole Flashcards
1
Q
‘A‘ole
A
no
2
Q
‘A‘ole maopopo
A
I don’t understand
3
Q
‘Ae
A
yes
4
Q
E ‘olu’olu
A
please
5
Q
E ‘olu’olu
A
please ‘olu’olu means nice and friendly/pleasant. The E is suggestive/almost a command (directive?)
6
Q
E ho’opili mai
A
E says to do something - repeat (to me)(pili refers to pili grass - close, like thatching.
7
Q
E kala mai
A
kala means forgive - meaning excuse me or sorry
8
Q
Hiki (no)
A
Can do
9
Q
Hiki (no)
A
Can do/get ‘um(no is emphasizer like surely)
10
Q
Ho‘omākaukau
A
to prepare, to make ready
11
Q
Mai hilahila
A
don’t be embarrased, bashful, shame
12
Q
Mai maka‘u
A
don’t worry, no be afraid
13
Q
Mahalo
A
appreciation, admire, admiration
14
Q
Mākaukau (‘oe)?
A
ready, able, prepared (you)
15
Q
Maopopo (‘oe)?
A
Understand (you)?
