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Mahalo" is a Hawaiian word meaning thanks, gratitude, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, or respects. According to the Pukui and Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary, it is derived from the Proto-Polynesian *masalo.
Mahalo nui loa, Thanks very much Note: It is often misconstrued among malihini that mahalo means rubbish/trash because most rubbish cans have the word mahalo on them. This section is here to highlight some of the most common words of the Hawaiian Language, ʻŌlelo , that are used in everyday conversation amongst locals.
Meaning Pronunciation Definition link ʻAʻā: A kind of rough-surface volcanic rock. Note that there are two glottal stops before and after the first a. Thus, it is not spoken as "ahh", but as "ah-ah". [ʔəˈʔaː] Link: Akamai Intelligent, clever, smart. [əkəˈmɐj] Link: Aloha
Mahalo i ka nani nohea o ka nahele Admiring the lovely beauty of the forest Hui: Chorus: E ola ʻo Kalani e Pauahi lani nui Long live, Pauahi, the heavenly one A kau i ka pua ʻaneʻane To extreme old age E ola ʻo Kalani e Pauahi lani nui Long live, Pauahi, the heavenly one E ola loa nō a kau i ka wēkiu Live until she reaches the highest place
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The "shaka" sign. The shaka sign, sometimes known as "hang loose" is a gesture with friendly intent often associated with Hawaii and surf culture.It consists of extending the thumb and smallest finger while holding the three middle fingers curled, and gesturing in salutation while presenting the front or back of the hand; the wrist may be rotated back and forth for emphasis.