Hawaiian Word of the Week 12.29.2014 - 01.02.2015

Sheep: Hipa

'O ka makahiki 2015 ka makahiki no na hipa!  

The year 2015 is the year of the sheep!

Hawaiian Word of the Week 12.22.2014 - 12.26.2014

Christmas stocking: Kakini kalikimaka

He kakini kalikimaka e kaula'i ana no na keiki a pau ma ka ohana.

There's a Christmas stocking hanging up for every child in the family.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 12.15.2014 - 12.19.2014

Coal: Nanahu

Ha'awi 'o Kanakaloka i na nanahu i na keiki kolohe.

Santa Claus gives coal to the naughty kids.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 12.8.2014 - 12.12.2014

Hot cocoa: Waiu kokoleka wela

'Inu mau wau i ka waiu kokoleka wela ma na po 'anuanu.

I always drink hot cocoa on cold nights.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 12.01.2014 - 12.05.2014

Candy cane: Kanake ko'o

Ho'onaninani wau i ko'u kumu la'au kalikimaka me na kanake ko'o.

I decorate my Christmas tree with candy canes.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 11.24.14 - 11.28.14

Hulo hulo: Cheer

Hulo hulo kakou no ka Macy's Thanksgiving day parade.

We cheer for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. 

Hawaiian Word of the Week 11.17.14 - 11.21.14

Lau: Leaf / Leaves

Ke ulu a melemele na lau, ha'ule lakou mai na lala a i ka honua.

When the leaves turn yelllow, they fall from the branches to the ground.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 11.10.14 - 11.14.14

Lei 'a'i: scarf

Ho'omehana ka lei 'a'i ia'u ma na po anuanu.

My scarf keeps me warm on cold nights.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 11.3.14 - 11.7.14

La Nui: Holiday

E kanikapila kakou ma ka la nui.

Let's play music together on this holiday.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 10.27.14 - 10.31.14

Peke: Goblin

Aia ana he mau peke ma Waikiki i keia pule.

There will be a bunch of Goblins in Waikiki this week.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 10.20.14 - 10.24.14

Ka'aha: Wand

Ho'ohana 'o Harry Potter i kekahi ka'aha kaila loa.

Harry Potter uses a very stylish wand.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 10.13.14 - 10.17.14

Kama'a Puki: Boots

Komo ka Hese i na kama'a puki poni.

The witch wears purple boots.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 10.6.14 - 10.10.14

Lole Heleui: Costume

E komo ana wau i ka lole Minion no ka La Heleui.

I am going to wear a Minion costume for Halloween.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 10.1.14 - 10.3.14

Po'ele: Dark night

Ua ala na pueo ma ka po'ele.

The owls are up in the dark night.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.30.2014

Mikini Kope: Coffee machine

Ma ka hola 8 kani ka pele o ka mikini kope e ho'ike ua makaukau ke kope.

At 8 'o clock the bell rings on the coffee machine to show that the coffee is ready.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.29.2014

Pe'ahi kilina: Ceiling fan

Ho'a 'o Papa i ka pe'ahi kilina ma na la wela loa.

Dad turns on the ceiling fan on very hot days.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.26.2014

Pika wai: Pitcher

Ua piha ka pika wai me ka wai lemi.

The pitcher is full of lemonade.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.25.2014

Waihona: Cabinet

Kokua wau ia 'Anake me ka ho'iho'i 'ana i na pa ma ka waihona.

I help Aunty with putting the plates away in the cabinet.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.24.2014

Ipu hao: Pot

Kuke 'o Mama i ipu hao nui loa o ka Portuguese bean soup.

Mom cooked a really big pot of Portuguese bean soup.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.23.2014

Kawele pepa: Paper towel

Ho'ohana wau i 'elua mau kawele pepa e ho'oma'ema'e i ke koiu i hanini 'ia.

I used two paper towels to clean up the shoyu that was spilled.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.22.2014

Pulumi: Broom

Aia ka ehu lepo he nui ma ko'u pulumi.

There's a lot of dust on my broom.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.19.2014

Mikilima : Oven mitts

He mau mikilima kanakaloka ko'u no ka wa kalikimaka.

I have Santa oven mitts for the Christmas season. 

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.18.2014

Kapuahi: Stove

Mai ho'opa i ke kapuahi o 'eha i ke ahi.

Don't touch the stove or you'll get burned.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.17.2014

Pahu hau: Icebox 

Aia na 'apala, 'alani a me na pea ma ka pahu hau.

There are apples, oranges and pears in the icebox.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.16.2014

'Omawawe: Microwave

Kuke wau i ko'u pot pie ma ka 'omawawe.

I cook my pot pie in the microwave.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.15.2014

'Upi: Sponge

Holoi pa wau me ka 'upi melemele.

I wash the dishes with a yellow sponge.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.12.2014

Kopa: Soap

Ho'ohana wau i ke kopa he nui i mea e hu'a ka wai.

I use plenty of soap to make a lot of bubbles in the water.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.11.2014

Noho: Chair

Aia 'o Kalima ke noho nei ma ka noho pepe.

Kalima is sitting on the baby chair.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.10.2014

'O: Fork

'Ai wau i ka nulu 'ikalia me ka 'o.

I eat my spaghetti with a fork.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.09.2014

Ki'aha: Cup

Piha ke ki'aha me ka waihua'ai.

The cup is filled with juice.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.08.2014

Puna: Spoon

'Ai wau i ka 'aikalima me ka puna.

I eat ice cream with a spoon.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.05.2014

Pa: plate

He pa polu ko ka 'ohana me ka pua melia ma waena.

We have a family plate with a plumeria flower in the middle.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.04.2014

Pola: Bowl

'Ai wau i ka siriala ma ko'u pola punahele.

I eat cereal in my favorite bowl.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.3.2014

Pakaukau: Table

He 'ai pa'apu ka 'ohana ma ke pakaukau.

The family eats together at the table.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.2.2014

Kinika: Sink

Holoi lima wau ma ke kinika.

I wash my hands in the sink.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 9.01.14

Hale kuke: Kitchen

Piha ka hale kuke me na mea'ai ono loa.

The kitchen is full of very delicious food.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.29.2014

'Epekema: Science

A'o wau e pili ana na oewe ma ka papa 'epekema.

I learned about genes in science class.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.28.2014

Ho'opa'ana'au: Study

Ho'opa'ana'au wau i na moku'aina a pau o 'Amelika.

I studied all the states of America.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.27.2014

Papa ke'oke'o: White board

Kakau 'o Kumu i ka hua'olelo hou ma ka papa ke'oke'o.

Teacher writes the word of the day on the white board.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.26.2014

Heluhelu: Read

Heluhelu wau i 'elua mau puke ma kela me keia mahina.

I read two books every month.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.25.2014

Paheona: Art

Ua pena wau i pulelehua ma ka papa paheona.

I painted a butterfly in art class.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.22.2014

Faila: Folder

Ua lilo ko'u faila ma ka pa pa'ani.

I lost my folder on the playground.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.21.2014

Makemakika: Math

'O ka makemakika ko'u papa punahele.

Math is my favorite class.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.20.2014

Papa: Class

He papa ma'alahi ko Kumu Keao.

Kumu Keao's class is easy.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.19.2014

'Alemanaka: Calendar

He mau ki'i o na 'ilio like 'ole ma kela 'alemanaka.

There's pictures of all different types of dogs in that calendar.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.18.2014

Kaha: Grades

He B ka'u kaha no ka papa Pelekania.

I have a B for English class.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.15.2014

Wa malolo: Recess

Pa'ani hukihuki makou ma ka wa malolo.

We play tug-o-war during recess.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.14.14

Ho'ike: Test

He ho'ike nui ko na haumana i keia mahina e hiki mai ana.

The students have a big test in this upcoming month.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.13.2014

Ha'awina: Homework

Nui ka ha'awina no ka papa a Kumu Hau'oli.

There is a lot of homework for Kumu Hau'oli's class.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.12.2014

Kula Nui: College

Ho'omakaukau na haumana no ke kula nui i ko lakou ola holo'oko'a.

The students prepare for college all their life.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.11.2014

Haumana: Student

He haumana keu a ka 'akamai 'o Haunani.

Haunani is a very smart student.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.8.2014

'Eke Ha'awe: Backpack

He 'umi paona ko'u 'eke.

My backpack is ten pounds.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.7.2014

Pepa: Paper

Malama 'ia ke kihi 'akau luna o ka pepa no ko'u inoa a me ka helu o ka la.

The top right corner of my paper is reserved for my name and date.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.6.2014

Penikala: Pencil

Kakau wau me ka penikala i hiki ke holoi i ka hewa.

I write with a pencil so I can erase my mistakes.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.5.2014

Puke: Book

He 'elima o'u puke no ke kula.

I have five books for school.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8.4.2014

Kula: School

'O ka la mua o ke kula keia!

It's the first day of school!

Hawaiian Word of the Day 8/1/2014

'Aukake: August

Aloha e ka mahina o 'Aukake.

Hello month of August.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.31.2014

Liona: Lion

Ho'opalekana ka mama liona i kana mau keiki.

The mama lion protects her cubs.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.30.2014

Hoku kai: Starfish

Lana na hoku kai ma ka 'ilikai.

Starfish float on the surface of the ocean.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.29.2014

Pea: Bear

Weliweli na pea ma ka nahele.

The bears in the forest are ferocious.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.28.2014

'Io: Hawk

Hulahula na 'io ma ka lewalani.

The hawks dance in the sky.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7/25/2014

Meli: Bee

He 'ekolu mau kahakaha 'ele'ele ko ka meli.

The bee has three black stripes.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7/24/2014

Wana: Spikey Sea Urchin

Mai hehi ma ke ko'a aia na wana ma loko.

Don't step on the coral. There are spikey sea urchins in them.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7/23/2014

'Iniseka: Insect

Ke kolo nei na 'iniseka ma luna o ke kumu o ke kumula'au.

The insects are crawling up the trunk of the tree.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7/22/2014

Manu: Bird

Ke himeni nei na manu ma ko'u puka aniani.

The birds are singing by my window.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7/21/2014

'Opihi: Limpet

Ho'opa'a ka 'opihi i ke kino ma na pohaku.

The limpets attach themselves to the rocks.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.18.2014

'Elepani: Elephant

Hiki ka 'elepani ke ki wai mai kona ihu.

The elephant can shoot water from its nose.

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Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.17.2014

Kilape: Giraffe

'Ai na kilape i na lau ma ka luna loa o ke kumula'au.

The giraffes eat the leaves at the very top of the tree.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7/16/2014

Mo'o: Lizard

Kolo na mo'o ma na paia a nana pono i na 'elelu.

The lizards crawl on the walls and watch the roaches.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.15.2014

Popoki: Cat

E aloha aku 'oe i ka popoki.

Go say hi to the cat.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.14.2014

'Ilio: Dog

Lawe na 'ohana i ko lakou 'ilio i ke kahakai e holo ma ke one.

The families take their dog to the beach to run in the sand.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.11.2014

'Ope'ape'a: Starfish

Komo na kaikamahine i na 'ope'ape'a ma ko lakou lauoho.

The girls wear starfish in their hair.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.10.2014

'Ilio holo-i-ka-uaua: Hawaiian Monk Seal

Moe na 'ilio holo-i-ka-uaua ma ke one e ho'omehana i ke kino mai ka la.

Hawaiian Monk Seals lay on the sand to warm their bodies in the sun.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.9.2014

Kohola: Whale

'Au na i'a li'ili'i ma ka 'ao'ao o na kohola.

The little fishes swim along side the whales.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.8.2014

Loli: Sea cucumber

He palupalu ka loli.

The sea cucumber is squishy.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.7.2014

Mano: Shark

He mau niho weliweli ko ka mano.

A shark has really scary teeth.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.4.2014

Nai'a: Dolphin

Ke lele nei na nai'a no ka la 'eha o Iulai.

The dolphins are jumping for the fourth of July.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.3.2014

He'e: Octopus

He 'ewalu mau wawae ko ka he'e.

The octopus has eight legs.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.2.2014

Honu: Turtle

Ua like ka nui o ko ka honu kua me ko'u papahe'enalu.

The turtle's shell is as big as my surf board.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 7.1.2014

Iulai: July

Aloha e ka mahina o Iulai.

Hello month of July.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.30.2014

Ho'oikaika kino: Exercise

E hui kakou e ho'oikaika kino ma ka paka o Kapi'olani.

Let's meet up to exercise together at the park of Kapi'olani.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.27.2014

'Au'au kai: Swim

'Au'au kai wau mai kekahi 'ao'ao o ka paka Ala Moana a i ka 'ao'ao 'e a'e i kela me keia la.

I swim from one side of Ala Moana park to the other side every day.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.26.2014

Hoe wa'a: Paddle Canoe

He la nani keia e hoe wa'a mai Hawaii Kai a i ke kai o Kaimana.

It's a nice day to paddle canoe from Hawaii Kai to the waters of Kaimana.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.25.2014

He'enalu: Surf

Ua he'enalu wau ma kekahi nalu he 'umi kapua'i.

I surfed a wave that was ten feet tall.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.24.2014

Popa'ilima: Volleyball

Aia na makua ke pa'ani nei i ka popa'ilima ma kahakai.

The parents are playing volleyball at the beach.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.23.2014

Mino'aka: Smile

Nui na mino'aka ma na alo o na kamali'i ke 'ike lakou i na 'aikalima.

There are big smiles on the little kids' faces when they see ice cream.

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Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.20.2014

Moku: Ship

E ho'okele ana ka moku mai Hawaii a i Alaska.

The ship is sailing from Hawaii to Alaska.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.19.2014

Mokulele: Airplane

Ke e'e nei na ohana ma ka mokulele e hele i Maui.

The families are boarding the airplane to fly to Maui.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.18.2014

Huaka'i: Trip

E huaka'i ana makou i Disneyland ma Kaliponi.

We're going on a trip to Disneyland in California.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.17.2014

Kalipa: Slippers

     Ua lilo ko'u kalipa 'ao'ao hema ma kela paila.

My left side slipper got lost in that pile of slippers.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.16.2014

Niu: Coconut

'Inu wau i ka wai niu mai ka niu me ka 'omo.

I drink the coconut water straight from the coconut with a straw.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.13.2014

Makuakane: Father

Mahalo i na makuakane a pau!

Thank you to all the fathers!

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.12.2014

Nalu: Waves

Po'i na nalu nui ma na pohaku.

The big waves crash on the rocks.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.11.2014

Pupu: Shell

'Ohi'ohi na keiki i na pupu ma ke eke.

The kids gather shells in their bags.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.10.2014

One: Sand

'Eli wau i ku'u mau manamanawawae i loko o ke one.

I bury my toes in the sand.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.9.2014

Papa'i: Crab

Ua hopu wau i 'elima mau papa'i 'ula'ula.

I caught five red crabs.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.6.2014

Papale: Hat

E komo ana wau i ko'u papale i kela me keia la e ho'opalekana i ko'u po'o a me alo.

I'm going to wear a hat every single day to protect my head and face.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.5.2014

Mahina: Moon

Nui a poepoe ka mahina i keia po, he po 'o Mahealani.

The moon is big and round tonight, it must be Mahealani the full moon.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.4.2014

Kahakai: Beach

E hele kakou i ke kahakai!

Let's go to the beach!

Hawaiian Word of the Day 6.3.2014

Fun: Le'ale'a

Le'ale'a ka pa'ani 'ana me ka wai.

It's fun to play in the water.

Hawaiian word of the day 6.2.2014

Kau Wela: Summer

Hulo hulo no ke kau wela!

Hooray hooray for the summer!

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.30.2014

Lani: Sky

Kohu ke ao ma ka lani me he nalala.

The cloud in the sky looks like a dinosaur.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.29.2014

I'a: Fish

'Au na i'a ma ke kai hohonu.

Fish swim in the deep blue sea.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.28.2014

Owl: Pueo

Hiamoe na pueo ma ka la.

Owls sleep in the day time.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.27.2014

Lupe: Kite

Ho'olele wau i ko'u lupe ma ka paka.

I fly my kite at the park.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.26.2014

La Ho'omana'o: Memorial Day

No na pu'ali koa wiwo'ole ka La Ho'omana'o.

Memorial Day is for the courageous soldiers.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.23.14

Waioleka: Violet

Ku'u pua punahele 'o ka Waioleka.

My dearest and most favorite flower is a Violet.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.22.2014

Koa: Warrior

Na na koa e ho'opalekana i ka po'e o Hawai'i.

The warriors will protect the people of Hawai'i.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.21.2014

Manu: Birds

Ua 'ike wau i na manu he nui ma ke kaupoku hale.

I see a bunch of birds on the roof of the house.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.20.2014

Mala: Garden

He mau pua like 'ole ke ulu nei ma ko'u mala.

There are many different flowers growing in my garden.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.19.2014

Pikiniki: Picnic

E pikiniki kakou ma Ala Moana.

Let's picnic at Ala Moana.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.16.2014

La: Sun

E ala ka la!

Rise up sun!

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.15.2014

Hae: Flag

Kaula'i ka hae Hawai'i no ka po'e o Hawai'i.

Hang the Hawaiian flag for the people of Hawai'i.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.14.2014

'Ilio: Dog

Hanai-a-huhu mau wau i ko'u 'ilio nui.

I always feed and take care of my big dog.

Hawaiian Word of the day 5.13.2014

'Emelala: Emerald

Ke komo nei ka wahine i ke kula manamanalima 'emelala u'i loa.

The lady is wearing a really beautiful emerald ring.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.12.2014

Pipi kane: Bull

'O Kimo ka inoa o ka pipi kane weliweli.

Kimo is the name of the scary bull.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.9.2014

La Makuahine: Mother's Day

'O keia Lapule ka La Makuahine.

This Sunday is Mother's Day.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.8.2014

Lilia-lana-i-ka-wai: Water Lily

Aia  na lilia-lana-i-ka-wai ke lana nei a puni o Honokawailani, ka wahine hi'u i'a.

The water lilies are floating all around Honokawailani, the mermaid.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.7.2014

Kumu: Teacher

Aloha kakou i ko kakou mau kumu.

We love our teachers.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.6.2014

Lau'ai: Vegetable

Nui a 'oma'oma'o ka lau'ai ma ka mala.

The vegetables in the garden are big and green.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.5.2014

La keikikane: Boy's Day

Hau'oli La Keikikane.

Happy Boy's Day.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.2.2014

Lei: Flower garland

Ke komo nei o kupuna i ka lei pua kenikeni.

Grandma is wearing a pua kenikeni flower garland.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 5.1.2014

Mei: May

Ka la mua o Mei.

The first of May.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.30.2014

Kaimana: Diamond

He u'i no ke kaimana ma kona manamanalima.

The diamond on her finger is absolutely beautiful.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.29.2014

Pulelehua: Butterfly

Kau ka pulelehua ma ko'u kuahiwi.

The butterfly landed on my shoulder.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.28.2014

Waiho'olu'u: Color

He 'ula'ula ka waiho'olu'u o ka moa.

The color of the egg is red.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.25.2014

Papapa kele: Jelly bean

He 'elua mau papapa kele melemele ma ke 'eke.

There are two yellow jelly beans in the bag.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.24.2014

Moa keiki: Chick

Ke pa'ani nei na moa keiki me kekahi i kekahi.

The baby chicks are playing together.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.23.2014

Ponumomi: Ladybug

He 'elima mau po'ai 'ele'ele ma ko ka ponumomi kua.

There are five black spots on the ladybug's back.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.22.2014

Mau'u: Grass

Ke huna nei na hua ma ka mau'u.

The eggs are hiding in the grass.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.21.2014

Lele: Hop

Lele ka lapaki i 'o a i ane'i.

The rabbit hops all over the place.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.18.2014

La Pakoa: Easter

Hau'oli La Pakoa!

Happy Easter!

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Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.17.2014

Hina'i: Basket

'Ohi'ohi na kamaiki i na hua a kau ma ko lakou hina'i.

The kids collect the eggs and put them in their baskets.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.16.2014

Imi: Hunt

Imi wale 'o ia no ka hua kula.

She only hunts for the golden egg.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.15.2014

Hua: Eggs

E huli 'oe i na hua!

Hunt for the eggs!

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.14.2014

Meli: Bee

Lele na meli ma kahi o na pua 'a'ala.

The bees fly by the sweet smelling flowers.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.11.2014

Lapaki: Bunny

'Oni'oni ka lapaki i kona huelo.

The bunny wiggles its tail.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.10.2014

Mohala: Bloom

Ke mohala nei na pua 'awapuhi.

The ginger flowers are blooming.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.09.2014

Manu: Bird

Ke 'io nei na manu.

The birds are chirping.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.08.2014

Mehana: Warm

Mehana ke anila.

The weather is warm.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.07.2014

Mamalu: Umbrella

E halihali i kau mau mamalu, nui ka ua.

Make sure you carry your umbrellas. There's a lot of rain.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.04.2014

Lipine: Ribbon

Komo ke kaikamahine i ka lipine ma kona lauoho.

The little girl wears a ribbon in her hair.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.03.2014

Ua: Rain showers

Ke ua nei  ma O'ahu.

There are rain showers on O'ahu.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.02.2014

'Apelila: April

Welina 'Apelila!

Welcome April!

Hawaiian Word of the Day 4.01.2014

Ho'owalewale: Fool

'A'ole hiki ia 'oe ke ho'owalewale mai ia'u.

You can't fool me.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.31.2014

'Umi'umi: Beard

He 'alani ko ka peke 'umi'umi.

The leprechaun's beard is orange.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.28.2014

Ho'onaninani: Decorate

E ho'onaninani ana wau i ko'u hale no ka lanui.

I will decorate my house for the holiday.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.27.2014

Kuki lanui: Holiday cookie

Ha'awi aku wau i na kuki lanui i ko'u mau hoa.

I give out holiday cookies to my friends.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.26.2014

Lei: Necklace

Komo wau i na lei waiho'olu'u like 'ole.

I wear colorful necklaces.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.25.2014

Kama'a hao: Horseshoe

Aia ke kama'a hao ma ke kiriala "Lucky Charms."
There are horseshoes in the cereal "Lucky Charms."

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.24.2014

Papale: Hat

Kaila kou papale.

Your hat is fancy.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.21.2014

Pia: Beer

E pa'ina kakou me ka pia.

Let's celebrate with beer.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.20.2014

Peke: Leprechaun

Aia ke kula me na peke.

The leprechauns have the gold.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.19.2014

La: Sun

'Alohilohi ka la.

The sun is radiant.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.18.2014

Pua: Flowers

Nui na pua e mohala nei.

There's plenty of flowers blooming.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.17.2014

Pa'ina: Party

E pa'ina kakou no ka La St. Patricks!

Let's party for St. Patrick's Day!

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.14.2014

Anuenue: Rainbow

Hahai i ke anuenu no ke kula.

Follow the rainbow for the gold.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.13.2014

Laki:Luck

He laki ka wawae lapaki.

A rabbit's foot is lucky.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.12.2014

Pua Pilipili: Clover
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He kupaianaha ka pua pilipili me 'eha mau lau.

The four leaf clover is amazing.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.11.2014

'Umeke Kula: Pot of Gold

E hau'oli ana wau ke 'imi a loa'a i ka 'umeke kula.

I will be happy when I find the pot of gold.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.10.2014

'Ilelani: Irish

E honi mai ia'u, he 'Ilelani wau.

Kiss me I'm Irish.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.7.2014

Kau kupulau: Spring

He kau mehana ke kau kupulau.

Spring is a warm season.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.6.2014

'Olu'olu: Nice

E 'olu'olu 'oukou i na kaikamahine.

Be nice to the girls.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.5.2014

'Oma'oma'o: Green

Nui ka 'oma'oma'o ma kou pa hale.

There's a lot of green in your yard.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.4.2014

Malaki: March

Aloha Malaki!

Hello March!

Hawaiian Word of the Day 3.3.2014

La kaikamahine: Girl's Day

Hau'oli La Kaikamahine.

Happy Girl's Day.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.28.2014

Pa'alima: Hold hands

E pa'alima kaua ma ka 'ilikai.

Let's hold hands on the beach.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.27.2014

Male: Marriage

Male 'oe i kau ipo aloha.

Marry the one you love.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.26.2014

Mea'ono: Cupcake

Ua ho'onaninani wau i ko'u mea'ono me na pu'uwai like 'ole.

I decorated my cupcake with all different hearts.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.25.2014

Pōkē pua: Flower bouquet

Ho'opu'iwa ka'u kane ia'u me ka pōkē pua.

My husband surprised me with a flower bouquet.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.24.2014

Waina: Wine

Pa'ina makou me ka waina no ka la aloha.

We celebrate with wine on Valentine's Day.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.21.2014

Loke: Rose

Puni wau i na pua loke 'ula'ula.

I love red roses.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.20.2014

Paluna: Balloon

Piha ka hau'oli ke keiki ke 'ike 'o ia i na paluna.

The kid was very excited when she seen the balloons.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.19.2014

Kuki Kopa'a: Sugar cookie

He pu'uwai ke kinona o ko'u kuki kopa'a.

My sugar cookie is in the shape of a heart.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.18.2014

Puliki: Hug

Puliki nui wau i ko'u mau makua e ho'ike i ku'u aloha.

I hug my parents a lot to show them my love.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.17.2014

Honi: Kiss

E honi mai ia'u.

Come kiss me.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.14.2014

Pilialoha: Valentine

Lilo 'oe i ka'u pilialoha.

Will you be my Valentine.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.13.2014

'Ohelopapa: Strawberry

He makana maika'i na 'ohelopapa kokoleka.

Chocolate strawberries are a great gift.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.12.2014

Kokoleka: Chocolate

'O ke kokoleka ka'u punahele.

Chocolate is my favorite.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.11.2014

Pea ki'i: Teddy Bear

Palupalu ka'u pea ki'i.

My teddy bear is soft.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.10.2014

Ku'uipo: Sweetheart

'O Leilani ku'uipo.

Leilani is my sweetheart.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.7.2014

Pu'uwai: Heart

Piha kou pu'uwai i ke aloha.

Your heart is filled with love.

 

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.6.2014

Pepeluali: February

Welina mai e ka mahina o Pepeluali.

Hello to the month of February.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.5.2014

'Akala: Pink

'Akala ko'u waiho'olu'u punahele.

Pink is my favorite color.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.4.2014

'Oma'oma'o: Green

Nui ka 'oma'oma'o ma kou pa hale.

There's a lot of green in your yard.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.4.2014

'Ula'ula: Red

Komo wau i ka 'ula'ula no ke aloha.

I wear red for love.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 2.3.2014

Aloha: Love

Aloha wau ia 'oe.

I love you.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.30.2014

Honi: Kiss

Honi aku wau i ku'u keikikane hanauna e hoike i ko'u aloha.

I give kisses to my nephew to show him I love him.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.29.2014

Lako: Prosper

Mana'olana kakou no kekahi makahiki lako.

We hope for a prosperous year.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.28.2014

Nulu: Noodles

He ho'ailona ka nulu no ke ola lo'ihi.

Noodles represent long life.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.27.2014

Pa'ina: Party

E pa'ina kakou.

Let's party.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.24.2014

Mea'ai: Food

'Ai nui wau ma ka mahina o Ianuali.

I eat a lot in the month of January.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.23.2014

Aumoe: Midnight

Pahu 'ia na kao lele nui ma ke aumoe.

The big fireworks are lit at midnight.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.22.2014

Ihoiho kukui: Candle

Ho'a 'ia ka ihoiho kukui ma ka po'ele'ele.

The candle is lit in the dark night.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.21.2014

Kula: Gold

He mau kula he nui kana.

She has a lot of gold.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.20.2014

Pomaika'i:Good luck

Pomaika'i ka wawae lapaki.

A rabbit's foot is good luck.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.17.2014

Kilo: Fortune

Wehe wau i na kuki kilo no ko'u kilo.

I open fortune cookies for my fortune.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.16.2014

Mea 'ono pua'a: Manapua

'Ai wau i ka mea'ai 'ono pua'a i na manawa a pau.

I eat manapua all the time.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.15.2014

Konohī: Chinese New Year

E ho'olaule'a hou ma Konohī.

Let's celebrate again on Chinese New Year.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.14.2014

Kalekona (mo'o): Dragon

Weliweli ke kalekona.

The dragon is ferocious.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.13.2014

Ianuali: January

Eia no kakou ma ka mahina o Ianuali.

Here we are in the month of January.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.10.2014

'Onohi 'ula: Red ruby

'O ka 'onohi 'ula ke keu a ka u'i o na pohaku.

The red ruby is the nicest of all gems.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.9.2014

Ho'omaka: Start

Ka ho'omaka o ke ola pono.

The start of a new and better lifestyle.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.8.2014

Piha ka hau'oli: Happiness

Piha ka hau'oli no ke ola kino maika'i.

I am filled with happiness for a healthy life.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.7.2014

Ho'olaule'a: Celebrate

E ho'olaule'a me ka 'ohana no ka Makahiki Hou.

Celebrate with family for the New Year.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.6.2014

Makahiki 'elua kaukani 'umikumaha: Year 2014

Aloha mai e ka makahiki 'elua kaukani 'umikumaha.

Welcome year 2014.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.3.2014

Lio: Horse

'O keia ka makahiki o ka lio.

This is the year of the horse.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.2.2014

Kao lele: Fireworks

Nui na Kao lele ma ka po lewa lani.

There are lots of fireworks in the night's sky.

Hawaiian Word of the Day 1.1.2014

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou: Happy New Year

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou ia 'oukou!

Happy New Year to you all!

Happy 2014!

Wishing everyone a safe and fun holiday and 
fabulous 2014!