Category Archives: Go Hawaiian

Say it in Hawaiian: Kai = Sea

by Patricia Chaney on May 16, 2010

There are many Hawaiian words commonly used to describe the water in and around the Hawaiian Islands. We are after all, surrounded by the waters of the Pacific Ocean.  In addition, rainfall also nourishes our islands.  It falls upon these … Continue reading →

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Maui Places and Translations

by Patricia Chaney on May 9, 2010

Each town or district on Maui has a name, but do we really know what their literal meaning is?  Makawao, Ha’iku, or Kula… beyond the price of a home, as a Maui Realtor, I believe it’s important to have an … Continue reading →

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Say it in Hawaiian…

by Patricia Chaney on April 27, 2010

Often in conversation many longtime residents will use Hawaiian words in lieu of English.  Having been raised in Hawai’i, I am persistently guilty.  However, I feel absolutely no guilt what so ever.  I love intermixing Hawaiian words in conversation when … Continue reading →

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