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Mahala ka pua, ua wehe kaiao.
The blossoms are opening, for dawn is breaking
He kehau ho`oma`ema`e ke aloha.
Love is like a cleansing dew.
A`ohe pu`u ki`eki`e ke ho`u`o `ia e pi`i.
No cliff is so tall that it cannot be scaled.
Ua hilo `ia i ke aho a ke aloha.
Braided with the cords of love. Held in the bonds of affection
Ho`ola`i na manu i ke aheahe.
The birds poise quietly in the gentle breezes.
A`ohe loa i ka hana a ke aloha.
Distance is ignored by Love
A O Ko Aloha Ka`u E Hi`ipoi Mau
With you joy will ever be mine
A O `Oe Ku`u Pua
You are my blossom
Aka`aka Loko I Ka Ike A Ke Aloha
The secrets within me are seen through love
Aloha Au Ia'oe = I Love You
Aloha No Au Ia 'Oe= I Truly Love You
Aloha Au Ia Mau 'Oe =I will always Love You
Aloha Nui Loa =All my Love
E Hoomau Maua Kealoha =May our love last forever
Ia Iho Ke Aloha = To my love
Ka`u Ia E Lei A`e Nei La =I pledge my love to you alone
Ke Aloha =Beloved
Ko Aloha Makamae E Ipo =Sweetheart you are so precious
Ko`u Aloha =My Love
Ku`u Lei =My beloved
Me Ke =Aloha With love
Me Ke Aloha Pumehana =With the warmth of my love
Mau Loa =Forever
Nau ko`u aloha =My love is yours
Na'u `oe =You're mine
Nou No Ka `I`ini =I desire you
'O Ku'u Aloha No 'Oe =You are indeed my love
O Wau Me Oe Kealoha A O Oe Kealoha Me Ia'a
I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine
Ua Ola Ae Nei Loko I Ko
Aloha Life is once more alive within me for my love of you...
Hawaiian Translations Weeks & Months
Sunday - Lapule (lay-poo-lay )
Monday - Po'akahi (poh ah-kah-hee)
Tuesday - Po'alua (poh ah-loo-ah)
Wednesday - Po'akolu (poh ah-ko-loo)
Thursday - Po'aha (poh ah-ha)
Friday - Po'alima (poh ah-lee-mah)
Saturday - Po 'aono (poh ah-o-no)
January - 'Iaunuali (ee-ya-oo new-ahlee)
February - Pepeluali (pay-pay loo-ahlee )
March - Malaki (ma-la-key)
April - 'Apelila (ah-pe-lee-la)
May - Mei (may-ee)
June - Iune (ee-oo-ney)
July - Iulai (ee-oo-la-ee)
August - 'Aukake (ah-oo-ka-key)
September - Kepakemapa (key-pa-key-ma-pa)
October - 'Okakopa (oh-ka-ko-pa)
November - Nowemapa (No-vay-ma-pa)
December - Kekemapa (key-key-ma-pa)
Traditional Hawaiian Words and Sayings
Hello "Aloha"
Good Morning "Aloha Kakahiaka"
Good Afternooon "Aloha 'Auinala"
Good Evening "Aloha Ahiahi"
Come to our Wedding "Hele Mai 'Oe I Ko Maua Male 'Ana"
Happy Birthday "Hau'oli la Hanau"
Happy Anniversary "Hau'oli la Ho'omana'o"
Happy Sweet 16 "Hau'oli Momona 'Umi Kumaono"
Happy Retirement "Hau'oli la Ho'omaha loa"
Happy Holidays "Hau'oli Lanui"
Happy Thanksgiving "Hau'oli La Ho'omakikai"
Merry Christmas "Mele Kalikimaka"
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year "Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau'oli Makahiki Hou"
Happy Hanukkah "Hau'oli Hanukaha"
Happy Kwanzaa "Hau'oli Kawanaka"
Happy New Year "Hau'oli Makahiki Hou"
Happy Hanukkah and New Year "Hau'oli Hanukaha me ka Makahiki Hou"
I Love You "Aloha Au Ia 'Oe"
All My Love "Aloha Nui Loa"
To My Love "Ia Iho Ke Aloha"
With Love and a Kiss "Ka Honi Mai Me Ke Aloha"
Warm Love and Affection "Aloha Pumehana"
Beloved "Ke Aloha"
My Beloved "Ku`u Lei"
Thanks be to God for this Day "Mahalo E Ke Akua No Keia La"
May there be Love between Us "Aloha Kakou"
Sweetheart you are so Precious "Ko Aloha Makamae E Ipo"
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Special Occasion Greetings in Hawaiian
Congratulations ~ Ho'omaika'i 'Ana
Congratulations Graduate ~ Ho'omaika'i 'Ana Ho’opuka
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter ~ Ho'omaika'i 'Ana Ma Ka Hiki 'Ana Mai O Kau Kaikamahine
Congratulations on the birth of your son ~ Ho'omaika'i 'Ana Ma Ka Hiki 'Ana Mai O Kau Keiki Kane
Congratulations on your graduation ~ Ho'omaika'i 'Ana Ma Kou Puka Kula 'ana
Congratulations on your new house ~ Ho'omaika'i 'Ana Ma Kou Hale Hou
Congratulations on your new business ~ Ho'omaika'i 'Ana Ma Kou `Oihana Hou
Congratulations on your retirement ~ Ho'omaika'i 'Ana Ma Kou Likaia
Congratulations on your anniversary ~ Ho'omaika'i 'Ana Ma Kou Ho'omana'o
Happy Anniversary ~ Hau`oli la Ho'omana'o
Happy Assistants Day ~ Hau`oli La Kakau ‘Olelo
Happy Birthday ~ Hau`oli la Hanau
Happy Bosses Day ~ Hau`oli La Luna
Happy Easter ~ Hau`oli Pakoa
Happy Father’s Day ~ Hau`oli La Makuakane
Happy Graduation ~ Hau`oli Ho’opuka
Happy Hanukkah ~ Hau’oli Hanukaha
Happy Hanukkah and New Year ~ Hau'oli Hanukaha me ka Makahiki Hou
Happy Holidays ~ Hau’oli Lanui
Happy Kwanzaa ~ Hau’oli Kawanaka
Happy Mother’s Day ~ Hau`oli La Makuahine
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A gift for you ~ He makana nau
All my love ~ Aloha Nui Loa
Beloved ~ Ke Aloha
Come visit again ~ Kipa hou mai
Get Well ~ E Ola
Good Luck ~ Pomaika`i
Farewell to you ~ Aloha `oe
From the ___ Family ~ Mai ka 'ohana ___
I Love You ~ Aloha Au Ia 'Oe
I Truly Love You ~ Aloha No Au Ia 'Oe
Just for you ~ Nau wale no
Thank you ~ Mahalo
Thank you for your hospitality ~ Mahalo no kou ho`okipa
Thank you very much ~ Mahalo nui loa
To my love ~ Ia Iho Ke Aloha
To the ____ Family ~ E ka `ohana __
Until we meet again ~ A hui hou kakou
Warm love, affection ~ Aloha Pumehana
With love ~ Me Ke Aloha
With the warmth of my love ~ Me Ke Aloha Pumehana
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HAWAIIAN SAYINGS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS
ALOHA
Like many Hawaiian words, "Aloha" has a variety of meanings. As a greeting it means "Hello" or "Goodbye". When used as a noun it means, Compassion, Mercy, Love, Lover, Grace or Kindness. As an adjective it can mean, Beloved, Kind or Charitable. As a verb it means "To Love", "To have Pity" or "To Venerate". When doubled as in; "Alohaloha", it means, "To make Love", express Gratitude, Affection, Compassion or to "Give Thanks".
HALE
A house or building as in; "Haleakala" (House of the Sun).
HANA
"Work""as in; "Pau Hana" (finished work). Also the name of a popular town on Hawaiian Island of Maui.
HAOLE
(also see: hau'oli )
Caucasian, American or English. Can mean any foreigner. Also the a name of non-indigineous plants of foreign origin
HAU'OLI
To be "Happy, glad or joyful" as in;
"Hau'oli Makahiki Hou" meaning; "Happy New Year..!" or
"Hau'oli Lahanau" meaning; "Happy Birthday..!"
HAUPIA
Coconut cream pudding, made famous as a staple at Hawaiian picnics.
HEIAU
An ancient religious Hawaiian site.
HEMO
To remove or take off.
HOU
Again, new, fresh or more.
A HUI HOU
"Till we meet again..."
HUI
Club, association or gathering of people. Also can mean to join, unite, introduce or meet someone.
HULA
Traditional Hawaiian dance distained by the early missionaries but revived by King Kalakaua and performed widely throughout the world and featured acroos all the Hawaiian Islands today. Traditionally a slow dance involving the hands which are used to tell a story.
HUMUHUMUNUKUNUKUPUA'A
Hawaii's popular State Fish also known as the "Reef Triggerfish". To pronouce it phonetically, it's "two Humu's", "two Nuku's, followed by a "pua'a".
KAI
Sea, Sea water or area near the Ocean. Also the name of a Hawaiian Fish as well as used to designated a famous district east of Honolulu known as; "Hawai'i Kai".
KALUA
Using Pig in Hawaiian cuisine by the shredded of pork wrapped in "Ti" leaves and cooked in an underground earth-oven called an "Imu", with the aid of pre-heated volcanic rocks water. Kalua is traditionally the main food at any Hawaiian Luau.
KAMA'AINA
"Born of the Land". A Host, native, or of local origin. To be acquainted or familiar with. An important part of Hawaiian culture and native traditions. Being a "Kama'aina", doesn't necessitate one having to be born in Hawaii. It's interpreted more as an individuals attitude about the land, people and lifestyle of the Hawaiian Islands.
TAPA
A bark-based tree cloth that ancient Hawaiians used in making their clothes, sails and as a type of fabric for many household purposes.
KAPU
Taboo, forbidden or sacred. Posted on someone's gate or property it means: "No Tresspassing".
TI
A plant with long, broad leaves which has always been very important in the Hawaiian culture. It has and still is used for clothes, cooking, making leis, wrapping packages, and as a key ingredient in Hawaiian traditional medicine.
KOMO
To enter or go in. To join a class, group or organization.
KU
(also see: Lono, Pele)
A Tahitian god who sometimes appears in Hawaiian legends.
KUKUI
Meaning "Light". It is also the name of Hawaii's State Tree, better known as the "Candlenut tree". The burning of the nuts of this tree provided the early Hawaiians with light and they still provide oil and are used for medicinal purposes today. The Kukui tree is considered an ostentatious display of wealth and good fortune.
LANI
Heaven, spiritual, or majesty as in: 'Iolani" Palace.
HALEKULANI
"House of Heaven" or Hotel.
LEI
A closed or open garland or wreath of flowers, leaves, shells, ivory, feathers, nuts, beads, paper or other materials worn around the neck or on the head. To put a lei on someone. A beloved child, sibling, spouse or sweetheart (because children are often carried on the shoulders with their legs draped down on both sides like a lei). Leis are very important in Hawaiian culture and there is a complicated ettiquette associated with them. "Never" refuse one. Never give a "Closed" lei to a pregnant woman, as this is considered extremely bad-luck towards the unborn child.
LOA
Far, distance, length, height (Mauna Loa) very, very much (Mahalo Nui Loa)
LONO
(also see: Ku, Pele)
A Hawaiian god whom Captain Cook was mistaken for on his first visit, to the captain's great short-term benefit and eventual undoing.
LOMI
To rub, press, massage. Lomilomi salmon is salt cured salmon that has been soaked and "massaged" (to get rid of some of the salt) then chopped up and mixed with chopped tomatoes, green and white onions. Goes great with poi. Traditional fare at a luau.
LUA
A hole, pit, grave, or crater. A lua is a hole that has a bottom, contrasted with a puka which is a perforation. Also: a toilet.
LUAU
(also see: lua, Kalua, pig, lomilomi, salmon
A traditional Hawaiian feast which usually features Pig slow cooked underground. A local favorite and very popular tourist attraction in Hawaii.
MAHALO
Thank You... As in; "Mahalo Nui Loa", meaning "Thank you very much..."
MAHI MAHI
(also see: nai'i)
A Hawaiian fish, small dolphin like in appearance. A favorite fish to eat and served at most restaurants in the Hawaiian Islands.
MAKAI
(also see: mauka)
Toward the sea, ocean or downslopes.
MALIHINI
Stranger or newcomer. Someone who isn't a "Kama'aina" or of local origin.
MANA
Spiritual or supernatural power.
MAUKA
(also see: makai)
Toward the inland, hills, upslopes or mountain area. Can be frequently heard on Hawaiian Weather Reports as in the island phrase; "Windward and Mauka showers".
MU'U MU'U
Cut off, or made short. A loose gown, so called because in their haste to get the ladies covered up, the missionaries designed them without a yoke so they could be made faster. Today Mu'u Mu'u dresses are among the most popular evening apparel for women. Designs range from casual to very formal and elaborate. Customarily worn on Friday's in Hawaii to celebrate the "Aloha Spirit" and traditionally has a flower print design.
NAI'I
Porpoise and/or Dolphin.
NENE
The Hawaii State Bird also known as the Hawaiian goose and related to the Canada Goose. Once endangered, it is now recovering with populations growing slowly on on The Big Island and Maui. It has adapted itself to life in the harsh lava country by transforming its webbed feet into a claw-like shape and modifying its wing structure for shorter flights. Hunting and wild animals almost destroyed this species until they were protected by law and a restoration project established in 1949.
NUI
Much, big, alot as in; "Mahalo Nui Loa" (Thank You very much) or "Aloha Nui" (Much Love).
'OHANA
Family, relatives, to be related as in; "'Ohana nui" menaing "Extended family or clan". Also used to describe a team, fellowship or community.
'OKOLE
The buttocks. Can be used as a compliment of in a derrogatory way just as in English.
'OLELO
To speak, use words, speech, talking, language as in; "'Olelo Hawai'i", (the Hawaiian language)
'ONO
Good, delicious. Frequently used in the half Hawaiian half English slang term; "Ono-licious" (Ono & Delicious).
PAHOEHOE
(also see: 'a'a-)
A smooth unbroken ropey formation of lava, compared with 'A'a which is chunky. 'A'a and Pahoehoe are Hawaiian words which have been adopted by geologists around the world to refer to specific types of lava formation.
PAKALOLO
"Crazy-Weed", numbing tobacco, other wise known as marijuana.
PAKE
China, or Chinese.
PALI
Meaning "Cliff" as in the "Na Pali Coast": ("Cliffs along the Coastline"), cliffs of Kauai or the "Pali Lookout" on the Hawaiian Island of O'ahu.
PAU
Finished, all done, As in: "Pau Hana" (finished work).
PELE
(also see: Ku, Lono)
Red-eyed Hawaiian Goddess of the Volcano(s), said to reside in Kilauea, the currently active Volcano on "The Big Island of Hawaii".
POHA
To burst out, crack open, or break forth. Also known as the Cape Gooseberry (Physalis peruviana), which is often used as a jam.
POI
Hawaiian cuisine made of taro root (locally grown) and pounded into a paste. Poi ferments as it ages and is considered best if it is at least 4- hours old. It is considered a bland side-dish for eating with salted food and fish as well as a food staple of many people in Hawai'i. Its taste is frequently compared humorously to that of wallpaper paste. Usually in short supply because of high demand and limited cultivation.
PU PU
Snail or appetizer. Formerly the fish, chicken or bananna served with kava.
ULUA
Giant trevally, pampano or jackfish. A favorite sporting and edible fish in Hawaiian waters.
WAHINE
Female, woman or wife. Also the name of some of Hawaii's Sports and Athletic teams.
WIKIWIKI
Fast, quick or to "hurry up..." Name given to the tram shuttles at the Honolulu International Airport (HNL), as well as a convenience store chain located on the Big Island of Hawaii.
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Aunt - Makuahine
Beautiful eyes - Maka nani
Beloved - Ke aloha
Beloved Child - Lei aloha
Brother - Kaikunane
Child - Kamali'i
Close friend - Hoapili
Close to heaven - Pili lani
Companion - Hoahele
Darling - Ipo
Faithful - Ho'opono
Father - Makuakane
Favorite - Punahele
Forever - Mau Loa
Friend - Hoaloha
Goddess of hula - Hi'iaka
Handsome - Nohea
Heavenly - Lani
Heavenly adornment - Wehi lani
Heavenly child - Lei lani
I love you - Aloha au ia'oe
Just for you - Nau wale no |
Lively eyes - Maka 'eleu
Lofty sacred one - Ka'iu lani
Loveliness - Nohea
Married Man - Kane male
Married woman - Wahine male
Mother - Makuahine
My beloved - Ku'u lei
My desire - Ku'u 'I'ini
My love - Ku'u aloha
My love is yours - Nau ko'u aloha
My sweetheart - Ku'uipo
Never ending - Pau o'le
Precious or beloved - Hiwahiwa
Princess - Kamali'i wahine
Protected by heaven - Malu lani
Sister - Kaikuahine
Son - Keiki kane
The attractive one - Hiwa lani
The first born - Hiapo
The pretty one - Ka nani
The strong one - Kanunu
Uncle - Makuakane |
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