Vocab Quiz Flashcards
Aina
Land
Mauna
Mountain
Ahupua’a
A land and admininstrative division under Hawaiian governance, ideally running from mountaintop to the reef, and following the watershed of a stream or valley
Lahui
The people (social aspect of nation)
Haole
Foreigner / White people
Kanaka
Person / Man (Native Hawaiian Person)
Ali’i
Chief
Mo’i
Monarch / King / Queen
Kahuna
Expert
Maka’ainana
General public
Mo’oku’auhua
Genealogy
Ohana
Extended family
Kane
Man / Male Partner
Wahine
Woman / Female Partner
Kapuna
Elder / Ancestor
Keiki
Child
Makua
Adult / parent
Aikane
Intimate partner or Same sex partner
Akua
Deity
Kumu
Teacher / Source
Haumana
Student
Olelo
Language
Mele
Song
Oli
Chant
Aloha
Hello / goodbye / affection
Aloha aina
To love the land
Pono
True / Upright / Correct
Kuleana
Right responsibilities concern or privilege
Kapu
sacred and set apart