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Hawaiian Dictionary: Hawaiian-English, English-Hawaiian

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First, to correct this record, the Hawaiian Dictionary was written by Mary Kawena Pukui and Samuel H. Elbert. I have no idea who Mary Ann Spenser Pukui or Mara Kawena Pukui are supposed to be. These are typos that should immediately be corrected.

As for the validity of this dictionary, it has been the standard for more than 40 years. Anyone wishing to learn more about the Hawaiian language and culture should own this reference book. It is absolutely essential to own this book if you are considering naming anything or anyone (from dogs to boats to children) with a Hawaiian name. Hawaiian words have multiple meanings. A word that sounds lovely may have perjorative meanings that aren't readily apparent from other smaller dictionaries. Mary Kawena Pukui was the foremost expert on the Hawaiian language and culture, and this book is her legacy to those of us who love all things Hawaiian. Mahalo Kawena.

This is the only acceptable dictionary for students of Hawaiian language. The author is not Mary Ann Spenser Pukui, however. The author is the well-known and most respected Hawaiian scholar, Mary Kawena Pukui.

This is the standard for Hawaiian language studies. No other Hawaiian dictionary even approaches its depth and scope. However, users should note that this revised edition contains a few significant changes from the previous edition in the meanings given to some words.

This is a comprehensive, easy to use dictionary that not only gives direct and indirect translations, but background and contexts for use.

The best content but typefont is so small that many will need a magnifying glass to enjoy it.

This is much more than a dictionary. It includes the history of the Hawaiian words, their changing meanings through time, or from island to island or when combined with other words.
Almost all books by Mary Pukui are excellent combinations of anthropological science and historical heretage and stories.

This is an excellent book to use as a tool for any level, from a beginner who is just started to learn to a native speaker as a quick reference guide. Since both languages are used to find words and definitions it is a very user friendly book and easily navigated. It is a must have!

This is a rare 1973 edition of Hawaiian-English/English-Hawaiian Dictionary, Which contains the same original contents & supplement chapters as the one published in 1957. Both are compiled by the same distinguished authors: Mary Kawena Pukui, leading authority on the Hawaiian language, and Samuel H. Elbert, specialist in Polynesian languages and compiler of other Pacific language dictionaries.
This volume is designed to be used as a means to consult the earlier Hawaiian study for the benefit of its richly illustrative phrases and its highly detailed treatment. A special feature is a supplement giving the Hawaiian equivalent of some 700 English given names.

Supplement to the Hawaiian-English dictionary
New entries and meanings
Glossary of Hawaiian gods, demigods, family gods, and a few heroes Specializations of Hawaiian gods and common forms they assumed
Hawaiian reflexes of Proto-Polynesian and Proto-Malayo-Polynesian

Great Hawaiian Dictionary! Have one already but wanted another since some of my dancers borrow the other. The book was in great condition since I did get my other brand new and it looked great up against the one I have.

Good book from University of Hawaii Press; very good condition; informative. This book is a 1986 fifth edition so it may be relatively somewhat not updated, though probably very resourceful for the time. However, it serves the basic purpose of discovering new Hawaiian words and proper grammar more than adequately.