Hawaiian Dictionary for Luau Party

Our Hawaiian Dictionary explains popular words that would be fun to know at a Luau Party. The dictionary shows the Hawaiian words and the translation in English. Share some of the words with your friends and be sure to greet everyone at your Luau Party by saying Aloha.

ahi

ahaaina

akua

ali'i

aloha

heiau

hula

imu

kaao

kahakai

kai

kane

laulau

leis

limu

luau

mahalo

'ono

poi

wahine

fire.

feast, banquet or dinner party.

god.

chief, ruler or king.

love; also a word for greetings and goodbye.

temple of worship.

Hawaiian dance.

underground earthen oven.

legend or tale.

beach.

sea.

man.

pork, beef or fish wrapped in ti or banana leaves and steamed.

necklace of flowers, leaves or shells given as a symbol of affection.

seaweed.

Hawaiian feast.

thank you.

delicious.

pounded taro root.

woman.

Hawaiian Dictionary for a Luau Party