How to Say “Candy” in Hawaiian

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kanakē
The Hawaiian word for piece of candy is kanakē.
kanakē is a noun used to refer to a piece of candy.
Meaning: piece of candy (noun)

Did you know?

  • While kanakē refers to candy, the Hawaiian language uses different terms for 'sweet' as a taste and 'sweet' as a personality trait.
  • Historically, the arrival of sugar plantations in Hawaii fundamentally changed the local diet and the vocabulary used to describe sweets like kanakē.
  • Because Hawaiian has only eight consonants, English words like 'candy' are transformed into kanakē to ensure every syllable ends in a vowel.

Example conversation

Kai and Noelani are sharing snacks.

  1. Kai

    Noelani, he kanakē kē?
    Noelani, is this candy?
  2. Noelani

    Đe, he kanakē kē.
    Yes, it is candy.
  3. Kai

    Hana hou ia!
    It's delicious!
  4. Noelani

    E Đu i ka kanakē.
    Eat the candy.
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