(HAH-lau)
(n) Hawaiian word for a hula school.
For Example:
“The boys in my hālau are learning a new shark hula. It’s about these guys who are lost, yeah, out in the open ocean in a canoe and this shark comes and leads them back to land.” She side stepped, then ʻuwehe’d, arms out. “Real powerful.” ~ Lili, One Boy, No Water
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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