mahalo

[mah-hah-loh]

interjection

1. (used to express regards, respect, and gratitude, and as a greeting or farewell).

   Mahalo for caring and listening to me.

noun

1. thanks; thank you.

   This special, family-oriented event is a mahalo to the community for its support.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mahalo¹

First recorded in 1890–95; from Hawaiian: literally (as interjection) “Thank you,” (as noun) “gratitude, respect, praise”

Example Sentences

At Mahalo Flowers in Culver City and Century Flowers in Inglewood, the multiuse plant is ceremoniously styled in floral arrangements bought by customers.

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As each large order comes through the system, my team and I let out a big mahalo.

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“Mahalo” conveys gratitude, admiration and respect.

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“Do not convince yourself that your presence is needed on an island that is suffering this deeply. Mahalo to everyone who has donated and shown aloha to the community in this time of need.”

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“Mahalo for your continued support, it means the world to us and our teams!”

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