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Hawaiian Word of The Day
Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: June 17th

By Leilani Poliʻahu
Published June 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM HST
Akamai, for smart, is one of the first Hawaiian words many people learn. It also means "clever, expert, skillful." If you see someone doing something very clever, it's okay to say Akamai ʻoe or you're very smart.

Akamai, for smart, is one of the first Hawaiian words many people learn. It also means "clever, expert, skillful." If you see someone doing something very clever, it's okay to say Akamai ʻoe or you're very smart.

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