Hawaiian Word of the Day: Kupulau

by ʻŌlelo on March 20, 2011
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Kupulau

Spring, Lit. leaf sprouting

ʻO kēia lā, ʻakahi nō ko kēia makahiki Kupulau ā hiki i ʻaneʻi.

Today is the first day of Spring.…

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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Mahina Poepoe

by ʻŌlelo on March 19, 2011
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Mahina Poepoe

Full moon

Maluhia ka pō. Aheahe ka makani. ʻAlohi ka mahina poepoe i luna.

The night is tranquil. The wind is gentle. The full moon sparkles above.…

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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Poluea

by ʻŌlelo on March 18, 2011
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Poluea

Hangover, nausea, seasickness

Nui ka poluea oʻu i kēia kakahiaka, akā hū ka ʻono o kēlā mau pia ʻōmaʻomaʻo i nehinei!

I have a massive hangover this morning, but those green beers yesterday were truly delicious!…

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Hawaiian Word of the Day: ʻŌmaʻomaʻo

by ʻŌlelo on March 17, 2011
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ʻŌmaʻomaʻo

Green

Pono nō ʻoe e komo i kekahi lole ʻōmaʻomaʻo i ka Lā ʻAiliki, o nanahu koʻu tita iā ʻoe.

You should wear something green on St. Paddyʻs Day, or my sister will bite you.…

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