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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Kai a Pele
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010Posted in Kaila a me Paikini / Style and Fashion, Polinekia / Polynesia, ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i / Hawaiian Language
Today’s Hawaiian word of the day is kai a Pele, or tsunami or tidal wave.
The inspiration for today’s choice was obviously the events of this past February 27, 2010, following the oceanic surge sent throughout the Pacific Ocean by the Chilean quake. On a side note, I must say that some celebratory champagne from [...]
Hawaiian Word of the Day: Honua
Saturday, January 16th, 2010Posted in Ka Mo‘omeheu Hawai‘i / Hawaiian Culture, Literature / Mo'okalaleo, ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i / Hawaiian Language
Today’s Hawaiian word of the day is honua, or world, earth, or land. It may also mean fundamental.
There is a quite beautiful ʻōlelo noʻeau (traditional saying) that refers to this great earth of Kāne, the Hawaiian akua of fresh water and life.
Ka honua nui a Kāne i hōʻinana a ‘ahu kīnohinohi.
{The great Earth animated and [...]
