intj

mahalo

MAH-hah-loh

Mahalo (intj) means Thank you (used in Hawaiian and Hawaiian English). Example: “She ended her speech with a warm "mahalo" to everyone who helped.”

intj

Thank you (used in Hawaiian and Hawaiian English).

"She ended her speech with a warm "mahalo" to everyone who helped."

How to use mahalo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe Hawaiian word for "thank you", often used in English in and around Hawaii.

When to use it

Common in Hawaiian English and tourism contexts, less so in mainland everyday speech.

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She ended her speech with a warm "_____" to everyone who helped.

Etymology

From Hawaiian mahalo.

Rhymes for mahalo

halo malo palo lalo buffalo Gonzalo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mahalo” mean?

The word “mahalo” means thank you (used in Hawaiian and Hawaiian English). In plain terms, the Hawaiian word for "thank you", often used in English in and around Hawaii.

How do you pronounce “mahalo”?

“Mahalo” is pronounced MAH-hah-loh (/ˈmɑˌhɑloʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “mahalo” in a sentence?

Here is “mahalo” used in a sentence: “She ended her speech with a warm "mahalo" to everyone who helped.”

What part of speech is “mahalo”?

“Mahalo” is an intj.