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Hawaiian Word of The Day
Hawaiian Word of the Day

June 15th: Mākaukau

By Leilani Poliʻahu
Published June 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM HST
Mākaukau means "able, competent, prepared." You often hear this word called out by chanters who are asking the hula dancers if they are ready. The answer is always ʻae, for yes.

Mākaukau means "able, competent, prepared." You often hear this word called out by chanters who are asking the hula dancers if they are ready. The answer is always ʻae, for yes.

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