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What does Akua mean in Hawaiian?
akua — Pukui-Elbert, Haw to Eng , 1. vs., God, goddess, spirit, ghost, devil, image, idol, corpse; divine, supernatural, godly. Examples: Kona akua, his god.
What does Mahalo Ke Akua mean?
thanks be to God
Mahalo ke Akua literally means “thanks be to God.” If you’re like me, sometimes I look back at my life and marvel at the fact I even survived.
How do you respond to Mahalo Nui Loa?
Originally Answered: if someone says mahalo how do you respond? The simplest and most common response is “you’re welcome.” Mahalo is used in Hawai`i so frequently that non speakers of the Hawaiian language most commonly either nod or say you’re welcome.
What does Akua mean in Japanese?
water
1. Akua (Japanese origin) meaning “water”. The name is influenced by the Latin word aqua. 2. Th name also has other meanings like graceful, peaceful, or quiet.
What are the Hawaiian words for ” Hello “?
HAWAIIAN EXPRESSIONS Hawaiian1 English GREETINGS Aloha Greetings, hello, good- bye, affection, love Aloha kakou Aloha to all (including speaker) Aloha kaua Aloha to you (singular) andme Aloha ke akua God is love Aloha nui loa Much love, fondest regards Aloha oe Aloha to you (singular) Aloha oukou Aloha to all of you (plural) Aloha kakahiaka
What are some Hawaiian expressions that mean love?
Aloha to all (including speaker) Aloha kaua Aloha to you (singular) andme Aloha ke akua God is love Aloha nui loa Much love, fondest regards Aloha oe Aloha to you (singular) Aloha oukou Aloha to all of you (plural) Aloha kakahiaka Good morning Aloha awakea Good mid-day(10 am – 2 pm) Aloha `auinala Good late afternoon (after mid-day) Aloha ahiahi
Which is the correct Hawaiian greeting in English?
HAWAIIAN EXPRESSIONS Hawaiian1 English GREETINGS Aloha Greetings, hello, good- bye, affection, love Aloha kakou Aloha to all (including speaker) Aloha kaua Aloha to you (singular) andme Aloha ke akua God is love Aloha nui loa
How to say Good Evening in Hawaiian language?
Aloha ahiahi ia oukou Good evening to all of you (plural) E komo mai Come in, welcome E komo mai, e noho mai, e `ai a e, wala`au Come in, come sit, eat and talk Komo mai Enter, come in Komo mai e ai Come in, eat Komo mai e inu ka wai Come in, drink Komo mai e noho Come in, sit, rest Ku’u momi makamae My precious pearl [a beloved person]