Hawaiian Word of the Day: M-O
Here are some common Hawaiian words along with videos on how to pronounce them. Remember, many Hawaiian words have multiple meanings.
mahi’ai – farmer, the action of farming
mahina – moon
mai poina – don’t forget
maiau – to be neat and careful in work, speech, and appearance
maka’āinana – commoner, the general populace
makahiki – year
mālama – take care
mālie – to be calm, tranquil
malihini – foreigner, a stranger
mauna – mountain
mea inu – beverage
mea’ai – food
mō’ī – king, monarch
mo’olelo – story, myth, legend, history
moananuiākea – the Pacific Ocean
nānā – to watch
nānā kīvī – watching TV
nanea – relax
niuhi – any man-eating shark
noho – chair, sit
noho ‘olu’olu – sofa, couch
noho kāmoe – recliner
ō – fork
ōiwi – native or a native son of Hawaii
ōla’i – earthquake or tremor
olakino – the state of health and well-being
oli – a chant that is not danced to
olu’olu – comfortable
onipa’a – steadfast
