Essential Hawaiian Words & Phrases: A Quick Reference

HawaiianEnglish
AlohaHello, goodbye, love
MahaloThank you
MaukaToward the mountains
MakaiToward the sea
WaiWater
NaniBeautiful
ʻOhanaFamily
KākouWe, us (inclusive)
A hui houUntil we meet again
AliʻiChief, royalty
KahunaPriest, expert, master
HulaDance
PeleGoddess of volcanoes
KaulanaFamous
LanaiPorch, balcony
LonoGod of peace, agriculture, rain
MahinaMoon
ʻAeYes
ʻAʻoleNo
PauFinished, done
E komo maiWelcome, come in

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