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!