Re: What does one say in response to “mahalo?” Aloha from Kaua’i! Just in regular general conversation (99.9% of the time) you just say “
you’re welcome”
. If you are speaking to a Hawaiian speaker and want to venture into ‘Olelo Hawai’i….you could say “a’ole pilikia” (no trouble) or “he mea iki” (a small thing).
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.
Can you use Mahalo as a greeting?
Mahalo is a phrase you’re likely to hear a lot, and should use too, during your stay. It means
“thank you!
” Say it to waiting staff and people who help you out, to get one of those warm Hawaiian smiles.
What does U Ka Hau Oli mean?
April 05, 2021. Our Hawaiian word
What does it mean when someone says Mahalo?
2. Mahalo –
Thank you
. Pronounced mah-hah-loh. Show your gratitude with the Hawaiin
What does Chee Hoo mean in Hawaiian?
Chee comes from the word Cheehoo, a Hawaiian slang originating from the Samoa culture. It is a term that is often used around family and friends in a positive light. “Cheehoo!” is
exclaimed when you are celebrating or if something is exciting
. The term is most similar to terms like woohoo, yee-haw, or wahoo.
Does aloha mean thank you?
Some Hawaiian words are known to non-Hawaiian speakers, and a few have also been assimilated into the English language (e.g. aloha, meaning “hello”, “love”, or “goodbye”, or
mahalo
, meaning “thank you”).
What is aloha Kakou?
Greetings, hello, good- bye, affection
, love. Aloha kakou. Aloha to all (including speaker)
What is aloha Mai Kakou?
Greetings between all of us. All of us greet each other.
Hello from me and all of you
. ( We are all included in this greeting process) Aloha mai kākou.
What is the meaning of aloha Nui Loa?
Aloha nui loa, aloha ā nui,
very much aloha
[common salutations to letters].
What does Mahana mean?
Noun. mahana.
warmth, heat
.
rest, repose
, vacation. farm, plantation, patch.
What do Hawaiians say when someone dies?
“
Ku’ia Kahele aka na’au ha’aha’a
:” “A humble person walks carefully so as not to hurt others.” “He kehau ho ‘oma ’ema ‘eke aloha:” “Love is like a cleansing dew.”
How do you say beautiful in Hawaiian?
The standard word beautiful is “
nani”
. It is pronounced as nah-knee. Nani can also be used for splendid and pretty. Nani kōkī (supremely beautiful)
What does okole mean in Hawaiian?
1. n.,
Anus, buttocks
(less polite than lemu). Examples: ʻŌkole maluna, Hawaiian translation of English toast “bottoms up” [this expression is condemned by older Hawaiians as vulgar and indecent because of the sacredness of the human body in, old belief].
What is lolo in Hawaiian?
LOLO (lō-lō) A Hawaiian language word meaning
dumb, goofy or crazy
. “Did you hear what he said? That guy’s lolo.”
What does faaumu mean?
Learn
Samoa
– Faaumu: whats commonly heard during celebrations especially when cheering someone during graduations or football games… the “cheehoo” or “choohoo” is called faaumu.
