Tag Archives: Hawaiian words

The Fun of Learning the Hawaiian Language

The Hawaiian language is an Austronesian (or Polynesian) language that is the ancestral tongue of the Hawaiian Islands, which lie in the Pacific Ocean. The Hawaiian language is the official language of the State of Hawaii. There is one Hawaiian Island, Niihau, where the Hawaiian language is still predominantly spoken. Thousands of people travel to…
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The True Meaing of “Aloha”

When I made the decision to move to Maui, I knew approximately one Hawaiian word -- Aloha. Of course, most people know that the word "Aloha" is an expression used for greetings, such as hello and good-bye. However, I quickly learned that, like all words in the Hawaiian culture, there is a much deeper, more…
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Another Hawaiian Phrase

Aloha! here is this week's Hawaiian phrase: `O wai kou inoa? What is your name?Sounds like a perfect pickup line to try next time you see someone you'd really like to meet.To learn other Hawaiian phrases, CLICK HERE . [recenttesti num="2" thumb="true"]
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Another Hawaiian Phrase

Aloha! Here is this week's Hawaiian phrase:Pomaika`i Good Luck Surprise the new graduate, someone who just got a new job or house, or anyone who could use a little "good luck" with this Hawaiian phrase.If you're looking for other Hawaiian phrases, CLICK HEREIf you're looking for the perfect gift to give to someone with that perfect Hawaiian phrase , visit KTC Hawaiian -- you'll find…
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