How to Say “Have a Wonderful Day” in Hawaiian

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e loaʻa kahi lā kupaianaha
The English phrase "have a wonderful day" is translated into Hawaiian as e loaʻa kahi lā kupaianaha.
This phrase is a polite expression used to wish someone a pleasant experience for the remainder of their day.

Did you know?

  • The word lā meaning 'day' is a linguistic relative of the word for 'sail' in Malay and Tagalog.
  • The word for 'a' in kahi is actually a contraction of 'ka' and 'wahi', meaning 'the place' or 'a certain place'.
  • While English uses 'have' as a generic verb for possession, loaʻa more specifically implies the act of finding or acquiring something.

Example conversation

Leilani is saying goodbye to Ikaika at the market.

  1. Leilani

    Mahalo no kou kōkua, Ikaika.
    Thank you for your help, Ikaika.
  2. Ikaika

    ʻO ka ʻoluʻolu nō.
    You are very welcome.
  3. Leilani

    E loaʻa kahi lā kupaianaha!
    Have a wonderful day!
  4. Ikaika

    Mahalo, e loaʻa kahi lā maikaʻi iā ʻoe.
    Thank you, have a good day too.

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