Although Hawaii is as American as apple pie, when you are there in the islands, you can feel like you aren’t quite certain of this. The mixed cultures that make up Hawaii - the pidgin english, the hawaiian language and mixed hawaiian-english words & language used can easily transport you to what feels like a foreign country. But its 100% USA and the beauty of the different cultures, traditions and customs are what makes Hawaii in my mind so very special and unique.
While you are visiting it might be helpful to know and understand a couple of simple words that Hawaiians use... following are a few that I thought you might want to know. And if you really want to check things out... look up this website:
I found it to be helpful as you can actually hear the words being spoken. Enjoy the Aloha
and you cruisers my thought is let’s get jiggy with it! Have fun!
Aloha - love, affection;greeting, salutation; Hello! Good-bye!
Mahalo - Thank you
Mahalo Nui Loa - Thank you very much
Ono - Delicious
Pau - Finished, ended ,all done
Wahine - Woman, Lady
Kane - A man or a boy
Kama’aina - Commonly referred to a long time resident of Hawaii
Malihini - Newcomer, Visitor
Haole - A foreigner, pidgin slang-caucasian
Hapa haole - Person of mixed racial ancestry
E Komo Mai - Welcome, Enter
A hui hoa Until we meet again
A hui hoa kahou - Until we meet again - said to a group
Kai - Sea, sea water, seaside
Mauka - Inland, upland,towards the mountain
Pupu - Snack or appetizers
Kuli Kuli - Be Quiet! Shut up!
Wiki wiki - Fast or Speedy
No comments:
Post a Comment