aloha
pronunciation
How to pronounce aloha in British English:
UK [əˈləʊhə]
How to pronounce aloha in American English:
US [əˈloʊhə]
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- Noun:
- an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian)
Word Origin
- aloha
- 1798, Hawaiian aloha, Maori aroha, an expression used in greeting or valediction, literally "love, affection, pity." Sometimes aloha 'oe, from 'oe "to you."
Example
- 1. Aloha means both hello and good bye .
- 2. In 1988 , for example , aloha airlines flight 243 lost a large section if its roof at 24000 feet .
- 3. Hawaii , far out in the pacific ocean , is the aloha state .
- 4. Aloha festivals opening ceremony & luau .
- 5. Hong kong harbor view restaurant , located on the second floor of aloha tower marketplace , will also offer dim sum and a special new year 's menu .