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Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: August 21st

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Leilani Poliʻahu
Published August 21, 2020 at 12:00 AM HST

Another very commonly used Hawaiian word is nani. Nani means beautiful. It is often used in names as in pua nani for “beautiful flower.” Nani n? ?oe – you are beautiful – is a nice expression we hope you hear everyday.
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