hauʻoli lā hānau
Meaning: happy birthday
"Hauʻoli lā hānau, Tūtū! Come, we go cut da cake."
Origin: Hawaiian: hauʻoli (happy) + lā (day) + hānau (birth)
What does "hauʻoli lā hānau" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"hauʻoli lā hānau" means "happy birthday" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "hauʻoli lā hānau"?
"hauʻoli lā hānau" is pronounced "how-OH-lee LAH HAH-now". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "hauʻoli lā hānau" in a sentence?
Example: "Hauʻoli lā hānau, Tūtū! Come, we go cut da cake."
hanau
to give birth
aloha kakahiaka
good morning
faamolemole
please, please (Samoan)
I spock you bumbye
I'll see you later, See you later
mahalo for your kokua
thank you for your help, thank you for your cooperation
mahalo, for da hookup!
thank you for the connection!, thanks for the favor!, thank you for hooking me up!
"Using 'mo' before an adjective creates a comparative, like 'mo bettah' for 'better'."
"Aloha means more than just hello; it encompasses love, peace, compassion, and mercy."
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