Hoʻolauleʻa
—to celebrate or a celebration for a special occasion.
Previous ʻōlelo
Kukui
Loko Iʻa
Mauō
Hoʻōla
Hana
All ʻŌlelo of the Week
“Ua hiki mai ka panina o kēia makahiki kulanui nei, no laila, e hoʻomaikaʻi kākou i ka papa pūkana o ka makahiki 2022 me ka hoʻolauleʻa ana i kā lākou kū i ka niʻo!
As we come to the end of the academic year, let us congratulate the class of 2022 by celebrating their achievements!”
—Ululani Kahikina, Hawaiian Culture Education Specialist, Honolulu Community College
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