How to Say “Good Day” in Hawaiian

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aloha awakea
/aˈho.la ˌa.waˈke.a/
The Hawaiian phrase for "good day" is aloha awakea.
aloha awakea is a greeting used specifically during the daylight hours between sunrise and sunset.
Meaning: greeting between sunrise and sunset (intj)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of aloha (love/greeting/presence) and awakea (daytime/daylight).

Is it said differently in some regions?

In some areas, aloha kakou is used as a formal greeting meaning hello to all or good day to everyone.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /aˈho.la ˌa.waˈke.a/. It has 7 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.

Did you know?

  • The root of aloha actually comes from an ancient word meaning 'to beckon' or 'to wave'.
  • The word aloha is used for both hello and goodbye, reflecting a cycle of presence rather than a start or end to a conversation.

Examples in context

  • Aloha awakea iā ʻoe.
    Good day to you.
  • Aloha awakea kākou!
    Good day to us all!

Example conversation

Koa and Kiana meet on a sunny afternoon.

  1. Koa

    Aloha awakea, Kiana!
    Good day, Kiana!
  2. Kiana

    Aloha awakea, Koa.
    Good day, Koa.
  3. Koa

    Pehea ʻoe?
    How are you?
  4. Kiana

    Maikaʻi au, mahalo.
    I am well, thank you.

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