Hawaiian Word of the Day: June 17th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published June 17, 2024 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.

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