Joel Colin

The Hawaiian phrase for “bon appétit” is e ʻai kāua. This phrase is used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat.

Lilo is the Hawaiian word for an inflatable air mattress. As a noun, Lilo refers to an inflatable air mattress.

mele is the Hawaiian word for a traditional Hawaiian song or chant.

papa is the Hawaiian word for father. papa is used as an informal way to refer to a father.

The Hawaiian word for winter is hoʻoilo.

The Hawaiian word for smart is akamai.

The Hawaiian word for pumpkin is palaʻai. The word refers to the fruit of the pumpkin plant.

To speak (to be able to communicate in a language) in Hawaiian is ʻōlelo. The term ʻōlelo is used to express the ability to communicate in a language.

The Hawaiian phrase for ‘bottoms up’ is ʻōkole maluna. This phrase is used as an interjection to mean ‘Cheers!’

The Hawaiian word for mark is Maleko. Maleko is used as a noun to refer to an indication used for reference or measurement.