How do you say my love in Hawaiian?

What love means Hawaiian?

Aloha is the most Hawaiian word. In the Hawaiian language, it can mean hello or goodbye. It also means love and affection.

What is the Hawaiian sign for I love you?

While, as in English, there are many ways to say “I love you,” the most common way in Hawaiian to express this wonderful sentiment is, “Aloha au iā ‘oe.” Note the Hawaiian diacritical markings: the kahakō, or long-vowel marker over the “a” in “iā,” and the ‘okina, or glottal stop marker, in “’oe.”

What does Ohana mean?

When you visit Maui and are welcomed at your place of stay, you might be told you are now part of their ‘ohana. The concept of ‘ohana in Hawai’i is based on something universal: family. For the most part, we all love our children and grandchildren.

How do you respond to Aloha?

Aloha means both “hello,” and “goodbye,” and is used as a greeting when seeing someone for the first time and wishing them well at parting. If someone says “Aloha” to you, say it right back. Mahalo means “thank you.” If someone does you a kindness, don’t be shy about saying, “Mahalo,” to them.

What is the reply to Mahalo?

Originally Answered: if someone says mahalo how do you respond? The simplest and most common response is “you’re welcome.” Mahalo is used in Hawai`i so frequently that non speakers of the Hawaiian language most commonly either nod or say you’re welcome.

What does 808 mean in Hawaii?

Living in Hawaii for the last 30 years, when someone says “808” it instantly brings happiness, warmth and most of all “Aloha”. 808 is actually the area code for the State of Hawaii, also called the “808 State” there are several business’s with “808” in the name.

What does Aloha Ohana mean?

Aloha–Ohana Ohana means family, & family means no one gets left behind. 😉 <3.

What do Hawaiians call tourists?

Haole (/ˈhaʊliː/; Hawaiian [ˈhɔule]) is a Hawaiian term for individuals who are not Native Hawaiian or Polynesian. In Hawaii, it may mean any foreigner or anything else introduced to the Hawaiian islands of foreign origin, though it is most commonly applied to people of European ancestry.

What does high Maka Maka mean?

High maka maka is a great expression and difficult to translate. It means stuck up or pretentious. “I don’t enjoy working with Sally; she’s so high maka maka.”

How do you say beautiful in Hawaiian?

The standard word beautiful is “nani”. It is pronounced as nah-knee.

What is a lolo in Hawaiian?

LOLO (lō-lō) A Hawaiian language word meaning dumb, goofy or crazy.

What does beautiful flower mean in Hawaiian?

The Hawaiian Hibiscus Flower

The hibiscus is Hawaii’s state flower. This yellow flower is striking and beautiful. The vivid color signifies delicate beauty and joyfulness.

What is Aloha Kakou?

“Aloha kakou” means “Greetings between you and I”. “Aloha nui loa” means “With much love” or “Warm greetings”.

What is Malama?

The Hawaiian word mālama means to “take care,” and aina means land. So take care of the land. But malama is not just for the land; it’s for the people. People are precious, and each deserves our care.

What is a kakou?

October 19, 2020. This week’s Hawaiian word is kakou [kah-ko], meaning “us.” As in, we are all in this together. It’s up to all of us to protect our community.

What is Hele Mai?

Our Hele Mai housing area is located in the Wahiawa District, in the central plateau of Oahu on NCTAMS Base. The land in its surrounding areas is largely devoted to pineapple cultivation. NCTAMS is about 3 miles from the town of Wahiawa and 21 miles from downtown Honolulu.