E Komo Mai means Welcome
While at the Imperial, visit the second-floor mezzanine area to see the updates and renovations with new paint, carpet, furniture, artwork, and this update to our sign.
“E komo mai“ means “Welcome” and we want to welcome you to your home away from home on Oahu! Learn about the discounts we have available with our Imperial Hawaii Vacation Club. A vacation of a lifetime should be more than a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Learn how to SAVE on yearly vacations or visit every other year with biennial trips to Oahu at The Imperial Hawaii Resort. Timeshare purchase opportunities start at $1600 per week. Request information and find out why we’ve been recognized in Hawaii Magazine for the last 4 years as the #1 Value Resort, #1 Timeshare Resort, and #1 Resort for Families!
Stay with us on Oahu and find the true meaning of Aloha!
Here are a few more Hawaiian greetings, expressions, and popular words
- “Aloha“: A common greeting that translates to “hello” or “goodbye.” However, excessive casual use has diluted its true significance. Aloha is more than just a greeting; love, affection, generosity, speaking from the heart, patience, and listening are some of its many meanings. In the present, “alo” means to share. “Ha” means breath, or life energy.
- “Mahalo“: Thank you
- “A hui hou“: Until we meet again
- “Mahalo nui loa“: Thank you very much
Hawaiian Words – People
- “Keiki“: Children
- “Wahine“: Women
- “Kane“: Men
- “Ohana“: Family
Hawaiian Phrases – Directions
- “Makai“: Towards the sea
- “Mauka“: Towards the mountain
- “Kokua“: To help. You might see signs asking for your “kokua” with putting trash in trash bins.
- “Ala“: Road or path. Ala Moana Boulevard and Ala Wai Boulevard are two main roads in Honolulu on the island of Oahu.