(HOH-loh-HOH-loh) (v) Pidgin for going out and finding some fun.
Example
English: “Lilinoe, let us get in your car and drive up and down main street and see what others are doing. Perhaps we can meet young men with whom we can converse.”
Pidgin: “Lili! We go holoholo!”
Note: ‘Ōlelo is a Hawaiian word meaning language, speech, word, etc. To see the current list of Hawaiian and Pidgin words, definitions, and usage please click on
kolohe (koh-LOH-heh) (v) Hawaiian for mischievous, naughty, a rascal. Example English: Mitsy laughed. "Oh, Kahana! How I delight in your rascally nature! You haven't changed a bit!" Pidgin: Mitsy laughed. “Oh, Kahana, you still kolohe, ah you!" Note: ‘Ōlelo is...
kaona (kah-OH-nah) (n)The hidden meaning of a song, poem, chant, dance, etc. When you see old folks laughing about innocent songs about fishing or mist, you’re missing the kaona. Example English: The hidden metaphors in that song are so powerful! Pidgin: Kaona,...
hana hou (HAH-nah ho) (phrase) Hawaiian for again, do it again. It's often called out when a performance is especially pleasing or powerful. Example English: Wow! George, I wish I could see that again! Pidgin: Hana hou! Hana hou! Note: ‘Ōlelo is a Hawaiian word...
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