Hoʻomaka
—To begin; to commence a work; to set forth a new thing.
Previous ʻōlelo
Kālai
Naʻauao
Ao
Moʻokūʻauhau
Hoʻomanaʻo
All ʻŌlelo of the Week
“The past two years have given so many of us the opportunity to deeply reflect on life’s struggles and gifts. I hold great hope that we will infuse the powerful insight gained into our everyday lives as we all hoʻomaka this fresh, inviting chapter.”
—Moanikeʻala Nabarro, Office of Communications, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
For more information on other elements of the definition and usage, go to the UH Hilo Wehewehe Wikiwiki.
- Related UH News story: Hawaiian language departments launch ʻōlelo of the week, February 1, 2022