Hawaiian Word of the Week: Nīele
Nīele—To be curious.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Nahunaiki
Nahunaiki—Little bites.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Huliau
Huliau—Turning point, a time of change.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Makani nui
Makani nui—strong wind.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Peni
Peni—pen, pencil.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Lula
Lula—Ruler, measuring stick.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Kikokiko
Kikokiko—to type.
UH News ʻŌlelo of the Week 2025
Mahalo to the students, faculty and staff members who shared words that inspired them, and we look forward to more words in the new year!
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Lipine
Lipine—ribbon.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hoʻokipa
Hoʻokipa—To entertain, treat hospitably; hospitable; hospitality.
