Hawaiian Word of the Day: December 29th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published December 29, 2022 at 12:00 AM HST

The Hawaiian word of the day for December 29 is akahele. Akahele means “slow or moderate, cautious, prudent.”

Akahele means “slow or moderate, cautious, prudent.” So when someone tells you “e akahele ‘oe” it means “be careful.” Be careful when you are driving this holiday.

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