pali (PAH-lee)
Noun A cliff, precipice, or steep mountain face.
"Be careful near da edge, brah. Dass one steep pali."
ho! (HO)
sometimes: ho, hoh
Exclamation An emphatic interjection used to express surprise, awe, excitement, or disbelief, often preceding a strong emotional statement.
"Ho! Dass one big wave!"
you know dat (yoo-no-DAT)
sometimes: u know dat, you know that
Idiom Yes, definitely; absolutely; I strongly agree with what you just said.
"Good food? You know dat!"
ʻŌlelo (oh-LEH-loh)
sometimes: olelo, olelo hawaii, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi
Noun Language, speech, or words; often used specifically to refer to the Hawaiian language (ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi).
"You gotta practice the ʻōlelo if you like keep the culture alive for the next generation."
unko (UHN-koh)
sometimes: unkoh, uncle, ankal
Noun An older man; a term of respect used for any male elder, regardless of blood relation.
"Eh, Unko, can borrow yo truck?"
see-moi (SEE-moy)
sometimes: see moi, li hing mui, see-mui, seemoi
Noun A salty, sweet, and sour dried preserved plum, often eaten as a snack or used to flavor drinks and other treats.
"Get see-moi from da crack seed store"