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.