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🤗 Hawaiian Greetings for Everyday Life
Hi Hawaiian learners! 😃
Do you want to learn how to say “Hello” in Hawaiian?
Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.
If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Hawaiian, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
Let’s get started! 🤗
Greetings[edit | edit source]
| English | Hawaiian |
|---|---|
| general greeting | Aloha |
| general greeting | Aloha mai |
| general greeting | Welina |
| general greeting | Welina mai |
| morning greeting (calque from English; not often used) | Aloha kakahiaka |
| noontime greeting (calque from English; not often used) | Aloha awakea |
| afternoon greeting (calque from English; not often used) | Aloha 'auinala |
| evening greeting (calque from English; not often used) | Aloha ahiahi |
| how are you? spoken to one person | Pehea 'oe? |
| how are you? spoken to two people | Pehea 'olua? |
| how are you? spoken to three or more people | Pehea 'oukou? |
| reply to Pehea 'oe, Pehea 'olua, and Pehea 'oukou | Maika'i |
| welcome greeting | Aloha kākou |