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How do you pronounce that in Hawaiian?

31st January 2007

While the Hawaiian Language is pretty simple to master over time, it can also be very frusterating at times! Once you learn a few basic rules of pronunciation though, it will be much easier. It is beyond the scope of this article to teach you Hawaiian, but hopefully I’ll start you toward a better understanding of it.

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Word of the day

31st January 2007

Hawaiian Word of the day

manu - bird

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Hawaii Fact of the Day

31st January 2007

Wai Golf Course is Hawaii’s first municipal course

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Hawaiian Phrase of the day - Maika’i no au.

31st January 2007

Maika’i no au - I am fine.

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What is a Luau?

31st January 2007

The Hawaiian Luau is a feast and a celebration. It is also a way of the Hawaiian people to celebrate special occasions. In ancient times the celebration was referred to as ‘aha‘aina meaning gathering (‘aha) for a meal (‘aina).

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Hawaiian Language - Whale Words

30th January 2007

Hawaiian Language - Whale Words

Kohola: Humpback whale
Palaoa: Sperm whale
‘O Kohola: To whale
Huelopoki: Whale boat

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