How to Say “Good Morning” in Hawaiian

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aloha kakahiaka
/aˈlo.ha ˌka.ka.hiˈa.ka/
The English phrase "good morning" is aloha kakahiaka in Hawaiian.
aloha kakahiaka is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning. While the word maika'i means "good" in Hawaiian, it is not used in this specific greeting.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of aloha, meaning love, affection or greeting and kakahiaka, meaning morning.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /aˈlo.ha ˌka.ka.hiˈa.ka/. The word has 8 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.

Did you know?

  • The word aloha does not just mean 'hello' or 'goodbye' but expresses a complex philosophy of sharing life breath and mutual respect.
  • The word aloha is believed to have evolved from a root meaning 'to beckon' or 'wave'.

Examples in context

  • Aloha kakahiaka!
    Good morning!
    This example shows how to use aloha kakahiaka as a standalone greeting.
    Tatoeba #4913103 by nonong, translation #329713 by YURY0608
  • Aloha kakahiaka, e komo mai!
    Good morning, come on in!
  • Aloha kakahiaka, e ke hoa.
    Good morning, friend.

Example conversation

Kiana and Keanu meet at the breakfast table.

  1. Kiana

    Aloha kakahiaka, Keanu!
    Good morning, Keanu!
  2. Keanu

    Aloha kakahiaka, Kiana.
    Good morning, Kiana.
  3. Kiana

    Pehea ʻoe?
    How are you?
  4. Keanu

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

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