MAS VOCABULARIO
Hawaiian Words to Know: Here’s a handy list of simple Hawaiian words you may encounter and should learn: ‘A ina – (eye-nah) – Land. Ali’i – (ah-LEE-ee) – A Hawaiian chief; a member of the chiefly class. Aloha – (ah-LOW-ha) – Hello, goodbye, or a feeling or the spirit of love, affection, or kindness. Hale – (hah-leh) – House or building. Hana – (ha-nah) – Work. Hana hou – (ha-nah-HO) – To do again. Haole – (how-leh) – foreigner; Caucasion. He`iau – (hey-ee-ow) – Hawaiian temple. Hula – (hoo-lah) – The story-telling dance of Hawai`i. Imu – (ee-moo) – An underground oven. Kahuna – (kah-HOO-na) – A priest or minister; someone who is an expert in a profession. Kai – (kigh) – The sea. Kalua – (KAH-loo-ah) – Cooking food underground. Kama`aina – (kah-ma-EYE-nah) – Long-time Hawaiian resident. Kane – (kah-neh) – Boy or man. Kapu – (kah-poo) – Forbidden, taboo; keep out. Keiki – (kay-key) – Child or children. Kokua – (koh-koo-ah) – Help. Kona – (koh-NAH) – Leeward side of the island; wind blow...