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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˈloʊhɑ/ · UK /əˈləʊhɑː/
aloha means: Used in Hawaii to say hello or goodbye and offer good wishes.
interjection
HELLO OR GOODBYEB1
Used in Hawaii to say hello or goodbye and offer good wishes.
- Aloha, everyone!
- Aloha, and welcome to our island.
- Aloha, my friend; have a safe journey home.
noun
SPOKEN GREETINGB2
A Hawaiian word spoken to welcome someone or say goodbye.
- She gave us a cheerful aloha.
- We heard an aloha from the doorway.
- His final aloha was barely audible.
LOVE AND KINDNESSC2
A feeling of love, kindness, and peace associated with Hawaiian life.
- They welcomed us with aloha.
- A spirit of aloha filled the gathering.
- She tries to share aloha with everyone she meets.
Questions about aloha
What does aloha mean?
Used in Hawaii to say hello or goodbye and offer good wishes.
What is aloha in other languages?
Türkçe: merhaba · Español: hola · Français: bonjour · Deutsch: hallo · Italiano: ciao · 日本語: こんにちは
How do you pronounce aloha?
In American English /əˈloʊhɑ/; in British English /əˈləʊhɑː/.
How do you use aloha in a sentence?
Aloha, everyone! Aloha, and welcome to our island.
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