Hawaiian Language Vocab List & Sentence Formula Review Available Soon

We anonymously received this comment on Weds., Oct. 10:

"I really enjoy Hawaiian Language Classes, it helps me get in touch with my Hawaiianness. I was wondering if there's a vocabulary list we can study, so that I can know more words. You know, vocabulary is more than 50% of your language skills."

Good point. I will make sure to create a Vocabulary list which includes the basic sentence patterns we've learned (thus far) by this weekend. Simply email me at kalekaui@byuh.edu if you wish to receive this attachment in your inbox.

In the mean time, feel free to use the online Hawaiian Dictionary for all of your vocabulary needs.

E ola mau ka 'ōlelo Hawai'i . . . long live the Hawaiian language!

Aloha, Kale

Hawaiian Workshops Cultivate "Harmony Amidst Diversity"

With over 71 countries represented here at BYUH, it's only fitting that our school's mission is to establish "harmony amidst diversity." Needless to say, our Hawaiian Workshops represent our school's mission well. With a worldwide Hawaiian Club membership spanning from Japan, China, Mongolia, Russia, Canada, Egypt (yes, Egypt!), Tahiti, Hawai`i, throughout various states of the Mainland ranging from Wisconsin to Kentucky to Missouri to California (just to name a few), as well as from the Philippines, New Zealand, Sāmoa, Tonga, and other areas, "harmony amidst diversity" is a very real thing for our 'ohana.

For those who couldn't join us Tuesday night, what can I say? You missed out on some good times! In our Hawaiian Language Workshop we learned 4 new sentence patterns: generic verb-tense, past-tense, positive descriptive, and negative descriptive sentences. And, in our ever-growing Hula Workshop now reaching over 30 people, we learned 2 verses of Noho Paipai which is a kolohe (rascal) hula that the kāne (men) and wāhine (women) enjoy dancing together. We were even treated to the vocal stylings of our Hawaiian Club Musicians (pictured at right)--Mark Serrao, Kulani Watson, Josh Makaiwi, and Randell Kim. Yep, all in one night. It had to have been one of the best nights our 'Ohana has had yet!

Just yesterday, as I was getting a quick bite to eat at the Seasider, I was again reminded of the power of aloha. Sitting next to me was one of our 'ohana members from the Hawaiian Club. As we ate our lunch together, she turned to me and said, "You know, I've tried to participate in the Hawaiian Club before, but I never felt welcomed. Now, I really feel comfortable and love coming to the Workshops and meeting so many nice people and new friends."

We just want you to know that we love, respect, and admire each one of you and are so glad you feel at home with our Hawaiian Club family. Just last night, three more people signed up to be a part of our 'Ohana, all because of the aloha they felt from each of you at the Workshops. Let's continue to live aloha and love our members. Have an aloha-ful day, and we'll see you this Thursday at 9 in McKay 175!