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mike2jb
Lokahi
USA
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 Posted - 10/21/2008 : 04:41:58 AM
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Quick question for anyone with enough language knowledge to answer:
Latest song I'm trying to learn is "KHBC", which contains the phrase"ʻula lā e hō!" The same phrase occurs in "Uluwehi O Ke Kai." From the context, I'm guessing it means something like "yahoo!", but can anyone tell me for sure how this phrase really translates? Also, is the "`ula lä" part related to the French expression pronounced similarly? Thanks.
-Mike
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 10/21/2008 : 05:23:04 AM
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According to the explanation on huapala.org, it translates as "yodel".
Lyrics and translation are here:
http://www.huapala.org/KHBC.html |
Auntie Maria
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mike2jb
Lokahi
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2008 : 04:13:31 AM
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Thanks, Auntie!
Now I have to try make it *sound* like a yodel. 
Not so easy ...
-Mike |
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alika207
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 10/26/2008 : 11:43:33 AM
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| Pomaika'i! Would you be willing to share somehow when you feel ready? |
He kehau ho'oma'ema'e ke aloha.
'Alika / Polinahe |
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mike2jb
Lokahi
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - 10/26/2008 : 5:15:34 PM
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Trust me, 'Alika, you do *not* want to hear me sing, much less yodel, but thanks--if something develops, I'll let you know. I have the feeling Auntie Vicki and Auntie Edith are looking over my shoulder on these two songs, so maybe they'll give me some help.
-Mike |
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