crack seed (krak-SEED)
sometimes: crackseed
Noun A variety of preserved, dried, salty, sweet, and sour fruit snacks, originally of Chinese origin, popular in Hawaii.
"Stop at da crack seed store"
mele (MEH-leh)
Noun A song, chant, anthem, or poem.
"Lurline, you going sing one mele for tutu's birthday party or what?"
fo (FOH)
sometimes: fo', foa
Preposition For; intended to be given to or used by someone or something.
"Wen you stay pau? Like go fo sushi afta?"
pa'ahana (pah-ah-HAH-nah)
sometimes: paahana, paʻahana
Adjective Hard-working, industrious, or consistently busy.
"You like one guy who going show up every day and grind, you hire Mike, he stay real pa'ahana."
kuahu (koo-AH-hoo)
Noun A traditional Hawaiian altar or shrine used for ceremonial offerings and spiritual practices.
"We offer ti on da kuahu fo da ancestors."
malihini (mah-lee-HEE-nee)
sometimes: malihinis
Noun A visitor, tourist, newcomer, or non-local person to Hawaiʻi.
"Welcome to Hawaiʻi, malihini! Enjoy yo' stay!"