"mahalo" meaning in English

See mahalo in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: /ˈmɑˌhɑloʊ/ [US], /məˈhɑloʊ/ [US]
Etymology: From Hawaiian mahalo, from Proto-Eastern Polynesian *masalo. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|haw|mahalo}} Hawaiian mahalo, {{der|en|poz-pep-pro|*masalo}} Proto-Eastern Polynesian *masalo Head templates: {{en-interj}} mahalo
  1. (Hawaii) thank you Tags: Hawaii
    Sense id: en-mahalo-en-intj-hENH5U8A Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Hawaiian English

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