mea waiwai
aloha
Before You Begin
- What does Aloha mean to you? How can you show Aloha at home or at school?
What is ALOHA?
Aloha is a very special word that comes from the Hawaiian language. It has a few different meanings, but they are all very positive and happy!
One of the meanings of Aloha is “hello.” When people in Hawaii greet each other, they might say “aloha” instead of “hello.” It’s a friendly and warm way to say hi to someone.
Another meaning of Aloha is “love.” When you love someone or something, you might feel Aloha in your heart. It’s a way to show that you care about someone or something very much.
Finally, Aloha can also mean “peace.” When you feel calm and peaceful, you might feel Aloha. It’s a way to describe a feeling of tranquility and harmony.
So, when people in Hawaii say “aloha,” they are saying hello with love and peace in their hearts. It’s a beautiful word that reminds us to be kind, friendly, and caring towards others.
aloha
Test Your Knowledge
- What does the word “Aloha” remind us to be towards others?
Unkind
Aloha reminds us that we need to be kind to others around us.
Kind, Loving and Caring
Like Maka shows us, we need to kind, loving and caring. If we have Aloha in our hearts, we take care of those around us.
Uncaring
Aloha reminds us that we need to be caring to others around us.
Unfriendly
Aloha reminds us that we need to be friendly to others around us.
2. When might you say “Aloha” instead of “Hello”?
When you are greeting someone.
You can say “Aloha” instead of saying “Hello”.
When you are feeling sad.
The meaning of Aloha is always positive and happy.
When you are ignoring someone.
Ignoring someone is the opposite of “Aloha”. When you have aloha, you show the people around you how much you love them.
When you are angry with someone.
The word “Aloha” is a happy word! You use it to show others how much you love them.
3. What is one of the meanings of the word “Aloha”?
Anger
Aloha is always happy and positive.
Confusion
Aloha is always happy and positive.
Love
We say Aloha to the people that we love and care about.
Sadness
Aloha is always happy and positive.