Hawaii words

My friends ask me today what are the most frequently  use Hawaiian words in Hawaii.  Hmmmmmmm.  Good question. 

let me list them out

Aloha:  Hello, Good bye, Love
Mahalo: Thank you
Mauka:  toward the mountain
Makai: toward the ocean
Kama’aina:  Hawaii resident
Malahini: vistor to the islands
Wahine:  Women
Kane: Men
Luau: celebration where friend and family gather and lots of food is served.

Next time when you come to Hawaii, you will feel like home when you hear those words

 

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