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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Nalu

Friday, January 29th, 2010
Posted in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i / Hawaiian Language

Today’s Hawaiian word of the day is nalu.
Nalu most commonly refers to the waves or surf of the moana, the ocean. It’s also a verb, showing the state of waves… Ke nalu nei ka moana, The ocean is full of waves.
Nalu carries more poetic, less obvious meanings, however.
In keeping with the concept of water and [...]