Uh-oh, bad news for Humuhumu's namesake - Tiki Central Ohana

H Humuhumu Member San Francisco Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 3691	H Humuhumu Posted posted on Sat, Jan 28, 2006 11:40 AM Formikahini remembers correctly, I am not named for Hawaii's famous fish. "Humuhumu" is the Hawaiian word for sewing, "humuhumu makina" is sewing machine, the word for jigsaw puzzle also starts with "humuhumu", if memory serves. The Hawaiian language only has 12 letters, and sounds get used over and over again for different things -- it's also one reason why so many of the Hawaiian words are so long, they're actually more like phrases than words. Of course, I do wish the little fish well in its quest for becoming legit.

Formikahini remembers correctly, I am not named for Hawaii's famous fish. "Humuhumu" is the Hawaiian word for sewing, "humuhumu makina" is sewing machine, the word for jigsaw puzzle also starts with "humuhumu", if memory serves. The Hawaiian language only has 12 letters, and sounds get used over and over again for different things -- it's also one reason why so many of the Hawaiian words are so long, they're actually more like phrases than words.

Of course, I do wish the little fish well in its quest for becoming legit.

Post #211059 by Humuhumu on Sat, Jan 28, 2006 11:40 AM