Hawaiian Word of the Day: November 26th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published November 26, 2024 at 12:00 AM HST

Pehea means how or what. It is most often heard in the greeting “Pehea ʻoe?” It is used by both Hawaiian speakers and many who know only a few words. Pehea ʻoe? – How are you?

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