Hawaiian Language

Hawaii is officially known as the Aloha State, and undoubtedly travelers to Rosetta Stone Cheap the islands will soon learn the meaning of aloha. This is perhaps the most famous word in the Hawaiian language, although its meaning is not well understood by many visitors. Aloha has many different meanings in the culture of Hawaii, including hello, goodbye, and love, among other uses. Many everyday greetings incorporate this word, such as 'aloha kakou,' which is translated as Greetings between you and I. 'Aloha nui loa' means warm greetings or with much love. 'Aloha ea e' means greetings to you, and is often followed by the person's name.Other Hawaiian words you're likely to hear on your travels include 'hula,' a traditional dance often seen at a 'luau,' or large Hawaiian feast. At the luau, you're likely to hear ukulele music (played on a small guitar-like instrument) and meles, which are traditional chants and songs. Often, visitors to the luau receive a lei, or flower wreath given as a symbol of welcome. At the luau, you're sure to enjoy plenty of 'ono (delicious) food, such as poi, a dish made from the taro root.Other words you may hear in Hawaii include 'kane' (man), 'wahine' (woman), 'keiki' (child), 'wailele' (waterfall), 'mauna' (mountain), and 'aina (land or earth). Mahalo means Thank You, while O'hana represents family. The Hawaiians define family in a much broader sense than most people on the Rosetta Stone German V3 mainland; after your stay on the islands, you are considered part of the O'hana, or community.Prior to contact with Europeans, there was no written language in Hawaii. The written language began to develop after 1778, when British explorer James Cook became the first European to visit the islands. There are only twelve letters in the written Hawaiian alphabet. After the arrival of missionaries during the 1820s, Hawaiian-language dictionaries were developed so that they could publish a Hawaiian bible and preach in Hawaiian. From 1834 to 1948, Hawaiian-language newspapers and other printed materials were published, and many Hawaiians learned to read and write their language. Gradually, however, schools began to introduce the English language, and more and more native Hawaiians learned to speak English, either in addition to or instead of their native Hawaiian.Today, the language you'll hear when visiting Hawaii is predominantly English, infused with traditional Hawaiian words and phrases. The Hawaiian language was originally spoken by all of the inhabitants of the islands. Now, it is believed that only about nine thousand people can speak Hawaiian fluently, although nearly all of the local places on the islands are named in Hawaiian. While Hawaiian is the official language of the State, it is also considered Rosetta Stone Spain Spanish endangered because so few people speak it. Still, many native Hawaiians are learning the Hawaiian language as an attempt to reconnect with their culture and ancestral history. There is one Hawaiian Island, Nihau, where Hawaiian is still the predominant language. However, tourists rarely see this side of Hawaii, as the island is privately owned and tourism has been rejected to allow for a more traditional way of life for the inhabitants.

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