What Language do Hawaiians Speak?
The Aloha State
Hawaii became a state August 21, 1959. It is the only state in the United States that is not part of the mainland. It is made of islands out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It is a popular and famous tourist spot with beautiful scenery. Hawaiian plantations produce about a sixth of the world's supply of pineapples.
Hawaii Tourism
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awaii is world famous for its beauty and tropical climate. It has deep blue seas, brilliantly colored flowers, graceful palm trees, and plunging waterfalls. These attractions provide some of the best scenery in the United States.
Hawaii has many colorful ways of life. When vacationers arrive, the people often give them leis. (Wreaths of flowers). The visitors can enjoy feasts, folk dancing, parades, and many other special events.
The hula has become a symbol of Hawaii. Hula dancers sway their hips and wave their arms gracefully to the sweet tones of Hawaiian steel guitars.
Hawaiian Clothes
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he people of Hawaii wear loose, brightly colored clothing. Many Hawaiian fashions spread throughout the United States. For example, the Hawaiian muumuu became fashionable during the 1950's. A muumuu is a loose floor length dress that was introduced in Hawaii by missionaries that objected to short skirts. The holomuu is a fitted version of the muumuu. On formal occasions, women wear the holoku, a holomuu with a train. Another Hawaiian fashion that has become wide-spread is the aloha shirt, a sport shirt with brightly colored tropical designs.
How To Speak The Hawaiian Language
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ae-yes mahalo-thanks
ai-eat mahimahi-a delicious fish
akamai-wise, clever maikai-good, handsome, useful
ala-path, road makai-at or toward the sea
aloha-greetings, welcome, farewell malihini-newcomer
aole-no manu-bird
hale-house mauka-toward the mountains
hana-work mauna-mountain
haole-foreigner mele-song, chant
heiau-pre-Christian place of worship moana-ocean
hele mai-come here moopuna-grandchild
hiamoe-sleep nani-beautiful
hoomalimali-flattery nui-large
huhu-angry oe-you
hula-dance ohana-family
kai-sea pali-cliff
kamaaina-long resident of Hawaii pau-finished, done
kane-man pehea oe-How are you?
kapu-forbidden pilikia-trouble
kaukau-food poi-food made of taro
keiki-child pua-flower
ko-sugar cane puka-hole
kokua-help, cooperation punee-couch
lani-sky, heavenly pupule-crazy
lei-wreath wahine-woman
luau-feast wai-fresh water
wikiwiki-to hurry
Photos and Clip Art: PD. Hawaiin Girls: Jack2205 Photos.