How to Say “Have a Good Trip” in Hawaiian

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huakaʻi maikaʻi
huakaʻi maikaʻi is the Hawaiian way to say "have a good trip".
This phrase is used to wish someone a pleasant journey.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase literally translates to "trip good", where huakaʻi means trip or journey and maikaʻi means good or fine.

Did you know?

  • In Hawaiian culture, a journey is often tied to the concept of mana, a spiritual power that can be gained or lost during a huakaʻi.
  • Historically, a huakaʻi across the ocean was a highly technical scientific feat involving the reading of star paths and ocean swells rather than simple navigation.
  • The word maikaʻi is the root for several Hawaiian terms describing health and wellness, implying that wishing someone a 'good' trip is also a wish for their wellbeing.

Example conversation

Keanu is leaving for a flight and Malia says goodbye at the airport.

  1. Malia

    E hele pū me ke aloha, Keanu.
    Go with love, Keanu.
  2. Keanu

    Mahalo, Malia.
    Thank you, Malia.
  3. Malia

    Huakaʻi maikaʻi iā ʻoe!
    Have a good trip!
  4. Keanu

    Mahalo loa.
    Thank you very much.
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