What does Ke Akua mean?
The loose translation of “aloha ke akua” in Hawaiian means “breath of life” and “the love of God.” My introduction to this phrase was because a Facebook friend posted a 10-minute-long video set to a song of the same name, after seeing the band “Nahko and Medicine for the People” in concert.
1. vs., God, goddess, spirit, ghost, devil, image, idol, corpse; divine, supernatural, godly. Examples: Kona akua, his god.
Kāhiko o ke akua, adornment of the gods [rain].
Mahalo nui (pronounced mah-hah-loh noo-ee) means "thank you very much." And if you really appreciate something, you can say mahalo nui loa (pronounced mah-hah-loh noo-ee loh-wah), which means "thank you so very much."
Aloha – Hello
Okay, so this is one of the easiest Hawaiian phrases to remember. This tropical greeting is known around the world, but its literal meaning is 'love'.
"Mahalo" is a Hawaiian word meaning thanks, gratitude, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, or respects.
the four gods (ka hā) – Kū, Kāne, Lono, and Kanaloa.
How to Pronounce Akua (Real Life Examples!) - YouTube
nvi., Good fortune, blessedness, blessing, profit, prosperity; prosperous, fortunate, beneficial, blessed, lucky; good luck, improvement (of property), welfare, benefits. Examples: Pōmaikaʻi ʻole, unfortunate, unlucky.
He pōmaikaʻi ʻia mai ke Akua (Kel. 38), a blessing from God.
What does Lelo mean in Hawaiian?
Tongue (short for alelo, elelo). 2. nvs. Yellowish, especially the hue imparted to a whaletooth pendant (lei palaoa) by smoking.
- Aloha. Commonly used as a greeting and farewell, both hello and goodbye. ...
- Mahalo. This word means “thank you”. ...
- Ono. When something is ono it is “delicious”. ...
- Pono. There is no true English translation of pono. ...
- Ohana. Ohana means family, It also describes close friends and communities.
Nui means much or great, and Loa means very. So, when you say Aloha Nui Loa, you are saying very much Aloha, very much love. A further characteristic in the Hawaiian culture, is that Aloha is an energetic presence of love throughout the culture. It is a way of life. Aloha is a way of having love permeate life.
Mālama. Mālama means to take care of, serve, protect. You can use mālama as a verb in casual conversation, such as “please mālama my house while I'm away.” Mālama pono is a common Hawaiian expression which means “take care.”
The word "wahine" came into English in the late 18th century from Maori, the language of a Polynesian people native to New Zealand; it was originally used for a Maori woman, especially a wife. The word is also used for a woman in Hawaiian and Tahitian, though spelled "vahine" in the latter.
n., Sweetheart, lover. Examples: Kāna ipo, his or her sweetheart.
Proverbs of Love
Aloha Aku No, Aloha Mai No – (I give my love to you, you give your love to me.) `A`ohe loa i ka hana a ke aloha – (Distance is ignored by love.) Ua ola loko i ke aloha – (Love gives life within.) He kehau ho`oma`ema`e ke aloha – (Love is like a cleansing dew.)
nvs., Peace, quiet, security, tranquillity, serenity; safety; solemn awe and stillness that reigned during some of the ancient taboo ceremonies; peaceful, restful. Examples: E hoʻomaha me ka maluhia, rest in peace.
Kāmau (Ka-Mau) or HipaHipa – These phrases are probably the most common way to say cheers as it means cheers in Hawaiian. HipaHipa is a popular saying among tourists and locals.
ʻoli To give joy, make happy. (PEP koli.)
Who is the most powerful Hawaiian god?
Kaulu is known for being extremely powerful and strong, both physically and with magic, and he had many adventures in Hawaiian mythology.
Ancient Hawaiians worshipped a vast number of deities, of which there were two main categories. Akua represented nature's elements—they were the personifications of great natural forces. The 'aumakua were the familiar ancestral protective gods.
Laka is the Hawaiian goddess of fertility and reproduction. This wife of the god Lono was also considered the goddess of love and beauty. She is credited with inventing the hula dance and is sometimes identified with Pele's sister, the goddess Hi'iaka but most often is considered a separate deity.
ʻiʻo / Pukui-Elbert Haw to Eng , Loulou paʻa / Permalink. nvt., Faith, confidence; to have faith, confidence; to believe. Examples: Kumu manaʻoʻiʻo, creed.
It's funny, if you talk to Hawaiʻi locals, they may think the Big Island's actual name is … the Big Island, when it's really Hawaiʻi Island. That's just how common this nickname is in the local dialect. Regardless, Hawaiʻi Island is called the Big Island because it's big—like, really big.
Simply said..,Ho'omaika'i 'ana - Congratulations in Hawaiian.
Moki means God is good in hawaiian and Deer in Native American.
Kalani. Origin: Hawaiian. Meaning: Sea and sky, chief.
n., Ocean, open sea, lake. References: PPN moana .
What do Hawaiians call their girlfriends?
The word wahine came into English in the late 18th century from Maori, the language of a Polynesian people native to New Zealand; it was originally used for a Maori woman, especially a wife. The word is also used for a woman in Hawaiian and Tahitian, though spelled “vahine” in the latter.
Kama'aina are locals or Hawaiian residents regardless of ethnicity. Kāne. Man or male, husband, male sweetheart. Kāne male means married man.
Hawaii: Tutu is often used for grandparents of both genders, although technically grandmothers are Tutu Wahine and grandfathers are Tutu Kane. Italy: Nonna is a popular grandmother's name, possibly because it is close to Nana and other familiar grandmother nicknames.
- Tell us that we pronounce "Hawaii" funny. ...
- Drive like an idiot - or use your car horn. ...
- Referring to all locals as "Hawaiians." ...
- Talk about your dislike of the beach. ...
- Trying to speak pidgin like the locals. ...
- Ask us if you need a passport to visit Hawaii.
Perhaps the most common difficult Hawaiian word to pronounce is the name of our unofficial state fish, the Humuhumunukunukuapua'a. 2. But that's not the only fish name that's difficult. Try Lauwiliwilinukunukuʻoiʻoi.
Mr. Ross confirms this in his article and confirms that in day-to-day use most locals in Hawaii pronounce the syllable with a -w-. Mr Ross says-- "The pronunciation [huh-VAH-ee] is a misunderstanding (in tourists) or an affectation (in locals -- though the sincere impression that /v/ is 'correct' is common)".
A greeting between two people would be: Aloha mai kaua, pronounced uh-low-HA mye KAU-uh. A greeting between three or more people would be: Aloha mai kakou, pronounced uh-low-HA mye KAH-koh.
nvs., Warm, warm-hearted; warmth, affection. Examples: Me ke aloha pumehana, with warm aloha.
He pōmaikaʻi ʻia mai ke Akua (Kel. 38), a blessing from God.
Translation:Hello everyone.
What does Aloha Nui Loa?
very much love, lots of love.
nvs., Peace, quiet, security, tranquillity, serenity; safety; solemn awe and stillness that reigned during some of the ancient taboo ceremonies; peaceful, restful. Examples: E hoʻomaha me ka maluhia, rest in peace.
ʻoli To give joy, make happy. (PEP koli.)
E komo mai: Welcome. Many stores and businesses have “e komo mai” written on the entrance. A hui hou: Until we meet again. Mahalo nui loa: Thank you very much.
Mālama. Mālama means to take care of, serve, protect. You can use mālama as a verb in casual conversation, such as “please mālama my house while I'm away.” Mālama pono is a common Hawaiian expression which means “take care.”
'A'ole pilikia—you're welcome.
That's reasonable, since that's how you use "aloha," but the proper response is actually "'A'ole pilikia," which means "you're welcome." "'A'ole pilikia" is pronounced ah-oh-leh pee-lee-kee-yah.
