Mākia,’ which conveys the meaning of “aim, motto or purpose,” was chosen to inspire resilience and purpose during a time of ...

UH Hilo's College of Hawaiian Language names 'mākia' as the 2024 Hawaiian Word of the Year, emphasizing intentional action.

The word mākia, which means aim, motto, or purpose as well as to encourage moving forward with intention, was chosen as the ...

The word mākia was selected as the 2024 Huaʻōlelo (Word) of the Year by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language (KHʻUOK). The word, meaning “aim, ...

Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You ‘Mākia,’ which conveys the meaning of “aim, motto or purpose,” was chosen to inspire resilience and ...