Mahalo: \ˈmä-hä-lō\ the Hawaiian word for "thank you"
Big mahalos this Thanksgiving weekend.![](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yPeUTOKGLVE/UKwdf5nQ5DI/AAAAAAAACtw/OaMvZVwRwQ8/s400/mahalo.jpg)
Q: Would one do a shaka hand thing and say mahalo at the same time?
A: Yes, one would give a shaka while saying mahalo.
Q: Is shaka specific to driving?
A: It's a gesture of appreciation and greeting, not reserved for driving situations alone.
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Q: Would one do a shaka hand thing and say mahalo at the same time?
A: Yes, one would give a shaka while saying mahalo.
Q: Is shaka specific to driving?
A: It's a gesture of appreciation and greeting, not reserved for driving situations alone.
Answers by Lissa Healy, Hawaiian