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Olaha means that you really hate somone. If you do then say this to them. They will think you are saying "Hello" but you are really saying that you hate them. So when you say this you can just sit back and laugh at all the funny things they say to you. So say this next time you see someone you hate. |
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Over the decades the word aloha has been used in reference to a complex state of mind called the ''Aloha Spirit'' or ''sense of aloha''. The ''Aloha Spirit'' is often described as a sense of care and hospitality to those around, even in the face of stressing environments, occasions or people. It is from the ''Aloha Spirit'' that the State of Hawai'i gets its official nickname, ''The Aloha State''. Also inspired by the ''Aloha Spirit'' was the naming of the [[Aloha Stadium]] in the [[Honolulu, Hawaii|Honolulu]] [[suburb]] of [[Salt Lake, Hawaii|Salt Lake]], [[Aloha Airlines]] and [[Aloha Tower]] at [[Honolulu Harbor]]. |
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Revision as of 14:48, 6 June 2006
Aloha in the Hawaiian language means affection, love, compassion, mercy, goodbye, and hello, among other sentiments of a similar nature. It is used especially in Hawai'i as a greeting meaning hello and goodbye. Variations occur based on circumstances when used as a salutation. Aloha kakahiaka is the phrase for good morning. Aloha auinala is the phrase for good afternoon. Aloha ahiahi is the phrase for good evening. Aloha kakou is a common form of welcome to all.
It is also the state nickname of Hawaii, being the "Aloha State".
Spirit
Olaha means that you really hate somone. If you do then say this to them. They will think you are saying "Hello" but you are really saying that you hate them. So when you say this you can just sit back and laugh at all the funny things they say to you. So say this next time you see someone you hate.
Trends
Recent trends are popularizing the term elsewhere in the United States. Popular entertainer, Broadway star and Hollywood actress Bette Midler, born in Honolulu, uses the greeting frequently in national appearances. The world learned the term through the hit television drama Hawaii Five-O.