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.