Hawaiian Word of the Week: Haʻaheo

Haʻaheo

—Proud or pride which comes from a deep accomplishment from one’s own achievements.

All ʻŌlelo of the Week

“Haʻaheo wau he Hawaiʻi a haʻaheo pū wau no Waimānalo mai au. I am proud to be Hawaiian and I am proud to be from Waimānalo.”

—Saffrey Libokmeto, Fire science program, Honolulu Community College

For more information on other elements of the definition and usage, go to the UH Hilo Wehewehe Wikiwiki.

This week’s ʻōlelo was recorded with the assistance of the Music & Entertainment Learning Experience (MELE) program.