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to mahalo

to mahalo

9.9
To say thank you to someone
  • verb
  • /məˈhɑːloʊ/
  • US
translation icon : agradecer
  • The host made sure to mahalo the guests for their support and kindness.

Examples

  • He forgot to mahalo his teacher after receiving the award.

  • She always mahalos her friends.

  • At the end of the event, she stood up to mahalo everyone who helped organize it.

  • I want to mahalo you for your help.

  • At the end of the event, she stood up to mahalo everyone who helped organize it.

  • The host made sure to mahalo the guests for their support and kindness.

  • I want to mahalo you for your help.

Synonyms

to thank
vsto mahalo
∞ 1.0

Tell someone you are grateful for what they did

has identical meaning but is a different word form
to give thanks
vsto mahalo
56 1.4

To show you are grateful, often in words or prayer

is used for direct gratitude rather than ritual or formal phrases
to gratias agere
vsto mahalo
  • Literature
9.9

To thank someone in a formal way

is the neutral everyday expression rather than formal classical usage

Surface Forms

mahalo infinitive
mahaloed past
mahaloed past participle
mahaling present participle
mahalos third person singular

Etymology

Mahalo as a verb comes from the same Hawaiian word and means 'to thank' someone. A helpful image is saying 'mahalo' to a person after they help you, which explains the modern use.