Learning ‘Ōlelo: haumāna

by | May 13, 2013 | Learning ‘Ōlelo

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haumāna

(how-MAH-nah) Hawaiian word for student.

Example

“Okay, haumāna, sit down. We begin with the first lua ‘ai I ever learned.” ~Uncle Kahana

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Learning ‘Ōlelo: nīele

by | May 6, 2013 | Learning ‘Ōlelo

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nīele

(NEE-el-leh) (nvs) Nosey, to keep asking questions, busybody, curious in a rude way.

Example

After a summer spent avoiding our nīele questions about his lack of girlfriends and shepherding multi-bus stop excursions to the Honolulu Zoo, he’s counting the hours until he’s back at college and away from small town Lauele. ~ One Boy, No Water

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Learning ‘Ōlelo: confunit

by | Apr 29, 2013 | Learning ‘Ōlelo

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confunit

(con-FUN-it) Exclamation of frustration. Literally confound it.

Example

“Double-confunit with kūkae on the side,” he said. ~Uncle Kahana

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

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