kaiāulu
The Hawaiian word for community is kaiāulu.
kaiāulu is a noun used to describe a group of people who share a common understanding.
Meaning: group sharing a common understanding (noun)
Did you know?
- Unlike the English 'community' which can be purely digital, kaiāulu is almost always rooted in physical, real-world relationships.
- The spirit of kaiāulu is fundamentally tied to lokahi, a Hawaiian value emphasizing harmony and balance between people and nature.
- The concept of kaiāulu is intertwined with kuleana, the idea of reciprocal responsibility that every member owes to their community.
Examples in context
- E mālama kākou i ka ʻohanaLet us take care of our community.
- He kaiāulu kēia.This is a community.
- He mea nui ka kaiāulu.The community is important.
Example conversation
Kiana and Kai are talking about their neighborhood.
- KianaHe kaiāulu maikaʻi kēia, ʻio?This is a good community, right?
- KaiʻAe, he kaiāulu aloha kēia.Yes, this is a loving community.
- KianaHe aha kāu i makemake ai?What do you like about it?
- KaiHe kōkua nā kānaka ma 이곳.The people here are helpful.
