Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pa?ahana
Paʻahana—Industrious, busy, hard-working.
Paʻahana—Industrious, busy, hard-working.
The celebration brought together more than 100 students from Hawaiian language medium education schools on Kauaʻi, teachers, ʻohana and more than 30 community organizations.
Mohala—Unfolded, as flower petals; blossoming, opening up; appearing clear, as a thought.
UH Mānoa alumna Leilani Poliʻahu is the voice behind Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Public Radio¡¯s Hawaiian word of the day segment.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½nuiākea School for Hawaiian Knowledge hosts free Hawaiian language community events on three islands.
Ulu—To grow, increase, spread; growth.
Hawaiian language production Glitter in the Paʻakai reveals facets of an ʻohana grappling with loss, identity and healing.
Ui—To ask, question, appeal, turn to for help or advice.
L¨kahi—Unity, agreement, accord, unison, harmony.
Ua—Rain; to rain; rainy.