Good mornin'
Pidgin, everyday
In Hawaiian Pidgin people say Good mornin', dropping the last g, and often follow it with Howzit, which means "how is it going". It is also called Aloha kakahiaka.
Meaning: morning greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Hawaiian | Note |
|---|---|
| Good mornin' | Pidgin, everyday |
| Howzit | casual, Pidgin |
| Aloha kakahiaka | Hawaiian, also used in Hawaiʻi |
Howzit works as a hello at any hour, so many people greet with Eh, howzit and add good mornin' when it fits. Calling a friend brah keeps it relaxed.
Which one should you use?
Pidgin is a creole of Hawaiʻi and not a different word list for English. Greetings stay close to English, while the grammar differs, for example wen marks the past in You wen eat already.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Many people in Hawaiʻi also use the Hawaiian greeting Aloha kakahiaka, especially in schools, shops and on signs.
Did you know?
- The word brah in Hawaiian Pidgin comes from "brother" and is used between friends.
Examples in context
- Eh, good mornin', howzitHey, good morning, how is it going
- Good mornin', brahGood morning, buddy
Example conversation
Two coworkers, Kalani and Mike, meet at a coffee stand in Honolulu.
- KalaniEh, good mornin', Mike. Howzit?Hey, good morning, Mike. How is it going?
- MikeGood, brah. You wen eat already?Good, buddy. Did you eat already?
- KalaniNot yet. Come, we go get coffee.Not yet. Come on, let us go get coffee.
