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Hawaiian Word of the Day: August 17th

We often hear kakahiaka as part of aloha kakahiaka, a greeting early in the day. And most know it means "morning."

We often hear kakahiaka as part of aloha kakahiaka, a greeting early in the day. And most know it means "morning." The popular greeting came in to use only after the arrival of the poʻe haole, as a translation for “good morning.”

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