Hawaiian Word of the Week: Kaona
Kaona—Hidden meaning, as in Hawaiian poetry; concealed reference, as to a person, thing, or place; words with double meanings that might bring good or bad fortune.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Nani
Nani—Beauty, glory, splendor.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Laulima
Laulima—Cooperation, joint action; group of people working together; community; to work together, cooperate.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Honi
Honi—To kiss; a kiss; formerly, to touch noses on the side in greeting.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hali?a
Haliʻa—Sudden remembrance, memory, especially of a loved one; fond recollection; premonition; to recall, recollect fondly.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Ho?opili
Hoʻopili—To bring together, stick to, attach oneself to a person.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: ?Imi
ʻImi—To look, hunt, search, seek.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hāpai
Hāpai—To carry, lift, elevate, raise.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Waimakalehua
Waimakalehua—Water drops from the lehua trees.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Alaka?i
Alakaʻi—To lead, guide, direct; leader, guide.