June 21, 2022 UH News Reading time: < 1 minute Haliʻa —A sudden remembrance, or memory, especially of a loved one; a fond recollection; or premonition. Previous ʻōlelo Lālāwai Kīkīkoʻele Kanu Holu Hoʻolauleʻa All ʻŌlelo of the Week “In a world that is ever changing, the recollection of people dear to our hearts brings comfort and stability. I ke onaona o ka lei pīkake ka haliʻaaloha o kuʻu māmā. (The fragrance of a pīkake lei brings cherished memories of my mother).” —Kathleen Kaleimomi Ballesteros, Academic Support Specialist, Poʻi Nā Nalu Native Hawaiian Career & Technical Education Program, Honolulu Community College For more information on other elements of the definition and usage, go to the UH Hilo Wehewehe Wikiwiki. Related Posts:Hawaiian Word of the Week: HaliʻaHawaiian Word of the Week: KākoʻoHawaiian Word of the Week: Kīkīkoʻele Hawaii Community CollegeHawaiianHawaiian languageHonolulu Community CollegeKapiolani Community CollegeKauai Community CollegeLeeward Community CollegeOlelo of the WeekUH Community CollegesUH HiloUH ManoaUH Maui CollegeUH SystemUH West OahuvideoWindward Community College Share This Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email
