Hawaiian Word of the Week: ?Ike
ʻIke—To see, know, feel, recognize, perceive, experience.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pa?ahana
Paʻahana—Industrious, busy, hard-working.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Mohala
Mohala—Unfolded, as flower petals; blossoming, opening up; appearing clear, as a thought.
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: L¨kahi
L¨kahi—Unity, agreement, accord, unison, harmony.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Ua
Ua—Rain; to rain; rainy.
??lelo of the Week 2023
In 2023, ʻ¨lelo Â鶹´«Ã½ speakers and students in the UH community shared their favorite Hawaiian words.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: H¨¡?awi
Hāʻawi—To give, grant, allot, hand, present.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: ?Eleu
ʻEleu—Active, alert, energetic, lively.