How to Say “Delicious” in Hawaiian

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ʻono
The Hawaiian word for "delicious" is ʻono.
ʻono is an adjective used to describe something that is pleasing to the taste.
Meaning: pleasing to taste (adj)

Did you know?

  • The word ʻono is also the name of the wahoo, a fast-swimming game fish highly prized for its taste.
  • The word ʻono begins with an ʻokina, a glottal stop that is a full consonant in Hawaiian and is not a mere punctuation mark.
  • In Hawaiian culture, the concept of something being ʻono can extend beyond taste to describe a generally pleasing or delightful experience.

Examples in context

  • Mahalo nui loa! The meal was absolutely ono and filled with delightful flavors that I've never experienced before.
    Thank you very much! The meal was absolutely delicious and filled with delightful flavors that I've never experienced before.
  • The chef's expertise in creating ono dishes is renowned, and I highly recommend trying their special of the day.
    The chef's expertise in creating delicious dishes is renowned, and I highly recommend trying their special of the day.
  • ʻOno kēia mea ʻai.
    This food is delicious.

Example conversation

Keanu and Malia are eating lunch together.

  1. Keanu

    ʻOno kēia kaukau, ʻio?
    This food is delicious, right?
  2. Malia

    ʻAe, ʻono loa!
    Yes, it is very delicious!
  3. Keanu

    Na wai ka hana?
    Who made it?
  4. Malia

    Na kuʻu makuahine ia.
    My mother did.

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