Malaki
/maˈla.ki/
The Hawaiian word for the month of March is Malaki.
Malaki is the name used for the third month of the Gregorian calendar.
Meaning: third month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. It is pronounced /maˈla.ki/.
Did you know?
- While it sounds like a Hawaiian word, the name Malaki actually traces its roots back to the Hebrew name Mal'achi, meaning 'my messenger'.
- The transition from the English 'March' to Malaki involves the Hawaiian alphabet's lack of a 'r' sound, which is typically replaced by 'l'.
- Unlike the English word 'March' which has a single syllable, the Hawaiian version Malaki must follow a strict consonant-vowel pattern, resulting in three syllables.
Example sentences for Hawaiian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Ikaika and Noelani are discussing their vacation plans.
- IkaikaE hele kākou i ka Malaki.Let's go in March.
- NoelaniHe manawa maikaʻi kēlā.That is a good time.
- IkaikaE kōkua mai iā ʻoe i ka Malaki.Help me in March.
- NoelaniʻAe, e kōkua au iā ʻoe.Yes, I will help you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “march” translations and entries Malaki, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Malaki, CC BY-SA 4.0.
