Names & Titles:
Taha - Da-HA
Rua - Rue-AH
‘Ekolu - EH-koh-lew
Wha - FAH
Nima - Knee-mah
Fiti - FEE-tea
Wanu - WAH-new
Faifekau - Fah-ee-FEH-cow, literal translation can be “those who serve.” Usually used in a religious context, used as a moniker for Reverends or Pastors.
Motu ‘Oe ‘Otu ‘Tu’i - MOH-dew OO-ee OH-dew DEW-ee, translates to “Isle of the Kings.”
Tu’i - DEW-ee, translates to “King.” The title, in the context of this story, is applied to the members of the group who belong to the upper echelon.
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Matapule - MAH-dah-boo-leh, the official speaker who speaks in place of the Tu'i. They are the orators, the buffer between the rulers and the common folk during official meetings.
Items & Words:
Tupenu - DEW-peh-new, a traditional lower body covering usually used by men. Much like a skirt or sarong that is tailored for men. It’s usually cinched at the waist using a strap and will drape as low as the ankles.
Povai - POH-vah-ee, a traditional Pacific Islander war club made out of a long piece of wood. Some had jagged teeth bits carved into them and some had bones and sharpened stones inlaid along their necks.
Malo - MAH-loh, a traditional loincloth-esque piece of clothing that was predominantly used by Ancient Hawaiian men. In contemporary society, malo’s are usually only worn during hula performances.
Palangi - BAH-lah-ngee, a term used to refer to foreigners, usually in reference to white foreigners.
Tatau - TAH-tah-oo, the root word of "tatoo." Tatoo's are believed to have originated from the South Pacific and the root word, tatau, originates from the Samoan language.
Tapu - DAH-boo, the root word of "taboo." The word taboo originates from Tongan and Fijian and the meaning is relatively the same, a strict prohibition that is often tied to societal standards.
Tu'u - DEW-oo, "stand."
'Unu - OO-new, "move."
Lea - LEH-ah, "speak."
Mate - MAH-deh, "die."
Mo'ui - moh-OO-ee, "live."
