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Hawaiian Word of the Day: June 15th

 Mākaukau means "able, competent, prepared."

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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