Learn the Language

    "Eh, you no understand or wut?"  Undoubtedly, many visitors are often perplexed by the local language, known as pidgin.  By referring to the chart below, a better understanding of the words  heard around Hawaii, will be achieved.
 
Word Translation
kama'aina resident of Hawaii
keiki child
aloha hello/good bye (depending on situation)
mahalo thank you
kahuna Hawaiian priest
ohana family
kokua aid or help
aina land
heiau ancient Hawaiian shrine
haole foreigner; caucasian 
luau party/feast
ono delicious
wahine woman
kane man
pau done; complete
papolo a person of African descent
ali'i chief
mauka towards the mountain side
makai towards the ocean
mauna mountain
mo'i king
malama ka aina protect the land
leeward area to which the air blows to
windward area from which the air blows from
kau kau time to eat
puka hole
choke plenty/abundance
tita man-like woman
ho'oponopono "to make right"