Hawaiian Word of the Week: Ulu
Ulu—To grow, increase, spread; growth.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Ui
Ui—To ask, question, appeal, turn to for help or advice.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Lōkahi
Lōkahi—Unity, agreement, accord, unison, harmony.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Ua
Ua—Rain; to rain; rainy.
ʻŌlelo of the Week 2023
In 2023, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi speakers and students in the UH community shared their favorite Hawaiian words.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hāʻawi
Hāʻawi—To give, grant, allot, hand, present.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: ʻEleu
ʻEleu—Active, alert, energetic, lively.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Holomua
Holomua—Improvement, progress
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Makana
Makana—Gift, present; reward, award, donation, prize.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hoʻomaikaʻi
Hoʻomaikaʻi—To thank, grateful, gratified.
