mahalo
- other
- /məˈhɑːloʊ/
- US
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mahalo
- When my friend brought me dinner, I said 'mahalo' for the thoughtful gesture.
Her specials are that's how we do it, the homecoming show, Not fancy and Mahalo and Goodnight.
- Her specials are that's how we do it, the homecoming show, Not fancy and Mahalo and Goodnight.
- And Aloha and mahalo, those are the things I learned.
Examples
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After our hike, we all expressed our gratitude with a heartfelt 'mahalo' to the tour guide.
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During the ceremony, everyone shouted 'mahalo' to thank the performers for their hard work.
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And Aloha and mahalo, those are the things I learned.
Synonyms
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Words you say or write to show you are grateful
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A polite phrase people say to show they feel grateful
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A French word used to say thank you
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A Spanish word used to say thank you
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An Italian word used to say thank you
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A casual Japanese word meaning thanks
A Swahili word for thank you
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mahalo is a Hawaiian word meaning 'thanks' or 'gratitude' that has been adopted into English, especially in Hawaii. So when you see or hear it in English, it is used just like saying 'thank you' to show appreciation.