Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pepeluali
Pepeluali—February.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Penikala
Penikala—Pencil.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Puke
Puke—Books, volume.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Huli
Huli—To turn, reverse, to curl over.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: ʻIanuali
ʻIanuali—January.
UH News ʻŌlelo of the Week 2024
In 2024, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi speakers and students in the UH community shared their favorite Hawaiian words.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pōmaikaʻi
Pōmaikaʻi—Good fortune, blessedness, blessing, profit, prosperity.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pepa
Pepa—Paper, card, playing cards.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pūlama
Pūlama—To care for, cherish, treasure, save.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Kulanui
Kulanui—University, college, literally big school.
