Aloha!
I just thought I would share with you something that has really brought a smile to my face whilst being in Maui.
Everyday when our room is done the housekeeper leaves a card with a Hawaiian word on it and its meaning. I have loved learning the new words each day and have been collecting them in my Kindle case. I was quite upset when the one day we had a double because it meant I did not learn a new word!
So because this blog is essentially about a love of words I thought I would share the words I have learnt with you all.
Ho’okipa (hoe-oh-kee-pah)
To entertain and welcome with gracious hospitality, a spirit of generosity and Aloha.
Kapa (kah-pah)
Traditional cloth made from Wauke or Mamaki bark, and decorated with patterns or watermarks.
Mahalo (mah-ha-low)
Thanks, gratitude, and to have appreciation.
Ho’omau (Ho-oh-maow)
To continue, persist, renew, perpetuate and persevere.
Nalu (nah-loo)
Waves or surf, wavy; as in wood grain.
‘Ohana (OH-hah-nah)
Family, relative, extended family.
There we have our new words. I would have loved to have known how many cards there were to collect in all. So many new words to learn.
Also the dragons made a new friend today, her name is Maui.
Happy reading.
