Kīpuka == clearing in a lava flow where original vegetation grows.
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A hui hou == see you later, bye, literally until we meet again
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Kinai == extinguish, as in putting out a fire

#Hulihua No. 1454, 2025-12-25
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Pēheu == soft, flabby

#Hulihua No. 1446, 2025-12-17
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Niolo == upright, stately
#Hulihua No. 1441, 2025-12-12
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ʻĪlio == dog
My perpetual Hawaiian word of the day calendar is kind of tattered, so I’m going to spend my Saturday seeing if there is a pattern for 3-D printing a display box to hold the pages.
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Hawaiian Words to Know for Your Vacation

A once-repressed language, Hawaiian is still spoken sometimes on the islands & is now making a comeback. Learn some common words & phrases for your vacation! - Discover more about Hawaiian Words to Know for Your Vacation on HawaiiGuide.