Hawaiian Terms

Hawaiian Terms

Aloha - Hello, goodbye, love

Bra -Bro

Bruddah - brother, term of endearment

Haole -Newcomer to the islands

Hiwahiwa - precious

Howzit - How is it going?

Kama?āina -Local to the islands

Mahalo -Thank you

Malasadas - A Portuguese donut without a hole which started out as a tradition for Shrove (Fat) Tuesday. They are deep fried, dipped in sugar or cinnamon and sugar. In other words, it is a decadent treat every person must try when they go to Hawaii. If you do not try it, you fail. Do yourself a favor. Go to Leonard’s and buy one. You are welcome.

Pupule - crazy

Slippahs - slippers, AKA sandals