Nā Lula Hua ‘Ōlelo - Hawaiian Language Word and Spelling Rules

Flashcards covering Hawaiian language spelling rules, consonant lists, and real Hawaiian place names from the lecture transcript.

Nā Lula Hua ‘Ōlelo

Important rules about Hawaiian language words and spelling.

Rule #1 (Hawaiian Spelling)

No two consonants can stand next to each other in Hawaiian words.

Hawaiian Consonants

The set of consonants in the Hawaiian language, consisting of He, Ke, La, Mu, Nu, Pi, We, and the ‘okina.

‘Okina

A symbol that counts as a consonant in the Hawaiian language.

Rule #2 (Hawaiian Spelling)

All Hawaiian words must end in a vowel and will never end in a consonant, including an ‘okina.

Leahi

The real Hawaiian name for Diamond Head.

Maunalua

The real Hawaiian name for Kais.

Kalauao

The real Hawaiian name for Pearl City.