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How do you respond to Mahalo?
3. ‘A’ ole palikir – You’re welcome/ No problem. If someone says ‘Mahalo’ to you, this is the phrase to respond with.
What does it mean when someone says Mahalo?
“Mahalo” is a Hawaiian word meaning thanks, gratitude, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, or respects.
Is it rude to say mahalo?
It is not offensive. The locals love it. It means that you are wanting to absorb their traditions and culture. Hawaiians are very proud and protective of their culture, language and traditions, and want nothing more than to have outsiders to respect them and their history.
How do you use Mahalo?
The first way to use mahalo in everyday life is simple: use it to mean thank you. But if you want to elaborate and get to know the language slightly deeper, you could try saying mahalo nui loa, which means thank you very much.
What is Mahalo Nui?
Mahalo nui loa, thanks [you] very much. Mahalo ā nui, thanks very much.
What does Aloha and Mahalo mean?
The Hawaiian language has offered a number of words to the English language. Some Hawaiian words are known to non-Hawaiian speakers, and a few have also been assimilated into the English language (e.g. aloha, meaning “hello”, “love”, or “goodbye”, or mahalo, meaning “thank you”).
Is Aloha hello or goodbye?
Aloha is a Hawaiian word with many meanings, ranging from love, peace, and compassion to pity and grief. It’s commonly used, especially by visitors to Hawaii, to mean “hello” and “goodbye.”
What does aloha and Mahalo mean?
Does Mahalo mean love?
thank you
The Hawaiian language has offered a number of words to the English language. Some Hawaiian words are known to non-Hawaiian speakers, and a few have also been assimilated into the English language (e.g. aloha, meaning “hello”, “love”, or “goodbye”, or mahalo, meaning “thank you”).