nalu (NAH-loo)
Noun Ocean wave or surf.
"Eh, no need stress about da schedule right now, just nalu it and see what da boss says tomorrow."
oli (OH-lee)
Noun A traditional Native Hawaiian chant performed without musical instruments or hula dancing, often used for blessings and protocols.
"Da oli at da start of da luau wen give me chicken skin, so beautiful."
li hing mui (lee-hing-MOO-ee)
sometimes: li hing, li hing powder
Noun A sweet, salty, and sour dried plum snack, originally from China, often sold whole or as a flavored powder used on fruits and candies.
"I like li hing mui powder on my mango"
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!"
saimin (sigh-MIN)
sometimes: sai min
Noun A local Hawaiian noodle soup dish developed during the plantation era, consisting of soft wheat egg noodles in a hot dashi broth, typically garnished with green onions, kamaboko (fish cake), char siu, and SPAM.
"Let's go get saimin"
alonka (ah-LOHN-kah)
sometimes: alonka alonka, alonka lei lei
Slang An exclamation used by children when witnessing someone doing something wrong or getting into trouble, often followed by a threat to tell an adult.
"Alonka, you wen steal da candy! Alonka alonka, lei lei, peanut butter jellay! I goin tell on you."