aloha
/aˈlo.ha/
aloha is the Hawaiian way to say bye.
aloha is a versatile word used for both hello and goodbye.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
When you address someone directly by name during a farewell, place the particle e between aloha and the person's name, as in Aloha e [name].
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables with the stress on the second syllable: /aˈlo.ha/.
Did you know?
- In traditional Hawaiian culture, the essence of aloha is connected to the 'ha', which is the 'breath of life' shared between two people during a greeting.
- The concept of aloha describes a way of living in harmony with other people and the land, making it a philosophy of existence rather than just a word for 'hello' or 'bye'.
- Aloha shares the same linguistic ancestor as the Māori word aroha, which means 'love' or 'compassion'.
Examples in context
- Aloha e Kaleo!Bye Kaleo!This sentence is useful for practicing how to address someone directly by name using aloha.
- Aloha.Bye.
- Aloha hou.Goodbye for now.
Example conversation
Two friends are parting ways after a walk on the beach.
- LeilaniAloha, Keanu.Bye, Keanu.
- KeanuAloha, Leilani.Bye, Leilani.
- LeilaniA hui hou.Until we meet again.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry aloha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
