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What does Ahonui mean?
Patience
ahonui / aho. nui / Pukui-Elbert Haw to Eng , nvs., Patience; patient, enduring, long suffering; to tolerate. Literally, great breath.
How do you say Ahonui?
Ahonui [ah-ho-newee] is the Hawaiian word for patience.
What is the Hawaiian spirit called?
the Aloha Spirit
In Hawaii we call it the Aloha Spirit. To a tourist, Aloha is a salutation. It is used to say both hello and good-bye, but the actual spirit of Aloha goes well beyond anything you’ll find in a dictionary. In its simplest form, Aloha is love.
What is lokahi?
Lokahi is a Hawaiian word. It means harmony and balance. There might be many people or things that come together in a lokahi. Some might actually conflict.
What does hoomanawanui mean?
patience
Ho’omanawanui means to bear or endure for a long period of time. In essence, ho’omanawanui is patience.
What is the Hawaiian word for God?
Akua
God, goddess, spirit, ghost, devil, image, idol, corpse; divine, supernatural, godly. Akua might mate with humans and give birth to normal humans, moʻo, or kupua (Na_na_ 23). Children of Ka-mehameha by Ke-opu-o-lani were sometimes referred to as akua because of their high rank.
How do you respond to aloha?
If someone says “Aloha” to you, say it right back. Mahalo means “thank you.” If someone does you a kindness, don’t be shy about saying, “Mahalo,” to them. Locals will be pleased that you used this word. And finally, learn the art of the Shaka, a special Hawaiian hand signal were the thumb and pinky stick out.
What does laulima mean?
many hands working together
Our HCC Hawaiian Value of the Month is Laulima. Laulima literally means “many hands working together,” but more importantly it represents a pillar principle within the Hawaiian culture.
What does ha aha a mean in Hawaiian?
humility or humble
Ha’aha’a is the Hawaiian word for “humility or humble.” When we live the value of ha’aha’a, we learn to come from a place of love, understanding that things won’t always work out or be perfect. And that’s OK. The attitude of ha’aha’a is being meek, unpretentious, and modest.
What does Akua mean in Hawaii?
[Hawaiian Dictionary (Hawaiian)] akua. 1. vs. God, goddess, spirit, ghost, devil, image, idol, corpse; divine, supernatural, godly.
What is the meaning of Malama?
Mālama – to take care of, tend, attend, care for, preserve, protect. Mālamalama – (reduplication of mālama); light of knowledge, clarity of thinking or explanation, enlightenment. Hawaiian Dictionary by Mary Kawena Pukui and Samuel H.
What is together in Hawaiian?
together Pukui-Elbert Eng to Haw , To do together, hana like, ʻilau.
What does mahalo Piha mean?
wholehearted gratitude
Mahalo Piha (wholehearted gratitude) is surrounded by native birds and plants.
What is an Aumakua in Hawaiian?
Definition of aumakua : a Hawaiian personal and family god.
What is hoaloha mean?
A friend; a beloved companion
Hoaloha (hō’-ă-lō’-na), n. [A contraction of hoaaloha.] A friend; a beloved companion.