aisus (EYE-soos)
sometimes: aisos, aisoos, ay soos, aysoos, ai sus
Slang An exclamation of exasperation, frustration, defeat, or a heavy sigh.
"Aisus, I get pleny kine moa fo do befo pau!"
pahu (PAH-hoo)
sometimes: pahu hula
Noun A drum, specifically a traditional Hawaiian drum made from a hollowed log and shark or ray skin.
"Da sound of da pahu beatin make my heart sing."
shaka (SHAH-kah)
sometimes: shaka sign, hang loose
Noun A hand gesture made by extending the thumb and pinky finger while curling the three middle fingers, used to convey the aloha spirit, greeting, or gratitude.
"Give 'um da shaka!"
aikea (eye-KAY-ah)
sometimes: ainokea, ai kea, I care, ai'kea
Expression I care; it matters to me.
"Tell me wat stay wrong, aikea bout you."
ʻŌpala (OH-pah-lah)
sometimes: 'opala, opala, 'ōpala
Noun Garbage, trash, rubbish, or litter; something worthless or of no value.
"Tidy up yo room, brah! Get too much ʻōpala all ova da place."
hale (HAH-leh)
sometimes: hales
Noun A house, home, or building.
"I wen stay hale befo I wen go ova dea"