Hawaiian Word of the Week: Maopopo

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Maopopo

—To clearly understand, recognize, realize. 

“Learning is not effortless. When we read a book or listen to a lecture, it is crucial that we clearly understand the ʻike being presented and realize how this new information applies to our everyday work.”

Christopher Pokipala, Counselor, Leeward Community College–Waiʻanae Moku

For more information on other elements of the definition and usage, go to the UH Hilo Wehewehe Wikiwiki.

Original source can be found here.



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