“Head makai for a few blocks and you’ll get there.”Ĭonversely, it means “mountain side,” or “upland” when giving directions. This means “ocean side,” or “towards the ocean” when giving directions. “Did you hear what he said? That guy’s lolo.” “I ate the whole garlic shrimp plate and got a kanak attack.”Ī Hawaiian language word meaning dumb, goofy or crazy. The feeling of intense laziness you get from eating too much. Equivalent of saying “hi.' (Response is not
“Had choke surfers at Waimea Bay this morning.”Ī phrase used in reference to someone or something “that kind.” “You better use sun block, bumbai you goin’ get sunburn.” Local term for “or else.” Can also mean “later on.”
“Whoa, the food at the luau broke da mout.” Something so delicious it could literally break your mouth. Words Every Visitor to Hawaii Should Know to Sound Local.Ĭommonly used Hawaiian word meaning hello, goodbye and love.Ī local, usually older female not necessarily related to you.
