Hawaiian Word of the Day:
Hoʻomaha
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To take a rest or vacation
E hoʻomaha ana ka ʻŌlelo Of The Day no ʻelua pule aʻe.
The ʻŌlelo Of The Day will be on vacation for the next two weeks.
E kala mai!
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May
21
Hawaiian Word of the Day:
ʻAle
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Crest of a wave
He ʻale kua loloa no ka moana.
A long-backed wave of the ocean.
The boast of a strong man who likens his back to the waves of the sea.
From ʻŌlelo Noʻeau by Mary Kawena Pukui
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May
18
Hawaiian Word of the Weekend:
Pupuka
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Ugly
Na ka pupuka ka lili.
Jealousy belongs to the ugly.
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May
17
Hawaiian Word of the Day:
Iwi kuamoʻo
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Backbone, spine; vertebrate
Hoʻi hou i ka iwi kuamoʻo.
Return to the backbone.
To return to the homeland or family after being away.
From ʻŌlelo Noʻeau by Mary Kawena Pukui
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