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About Malia
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Aloha, I can answer I would say about 99 % of all questions relating to Hawai`i.

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I work for tour agencies as a tour guide so have a wonderful island experience especially from the view of travelers and newcomers to the islands. I am also a high school language teacher.
 
   

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Hawaii - definition


Expert: Malia - 10/29/2008

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What precisely does "Aloha oy"  mean?  Thank you for your time.

Answer
Aloha Donna,
It's "Aloha 'oe"
" 'oe " = you
" Aloha "  = means love but not just in romantic love, but also love between friends and family and also friendship, it also means hello and good bye

so it means : I love you

but we also use it as a short form "Aloha" to say hello and bye



Malia  

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