How to Say “Hello and Welcome” in Hawaiian

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aloha a me he mea e hoʻokipa
In Hawaiian, "hello and welcome" is translated as aloha a me he mea e hoʻokipa.
The phrase aloha a me he mea e hoʻokipa is used as a greeting to welcome someone to a place or an event.

Which one should you use?

While aloha a me he mea e hoʻokipa is a full expression for hello and welcome, you can use other variations depending on the context. Use Aloha kākou to say hello to everyone present. For a more direct way to say welcome or to invite someone to enter, you can use E komo mai.

Did you know?

  • In Hawaii, the spirit of aloha extends beyond a greeting to a legal and social concept of mutual respect and harmony.
  • The word aloha is rooted in the ancient concept of 'beckoning' or 'waving' to someone.
  • When saying aloha, some people place their right hand over their heart to show sincerity.

Examples in context

  • Aloha kākou, e nā hoa!
    Hello everyone, my friends!
  • Aloha, e komo mai!
    Hello, come in!

Example conversation

Kiana greets Koa as he arrives at her home.

  1. Kiana

    Aloha a me he mea e hoʻokipa, e Koa!
    Hello and welcome, Koa!
  2. Koa

    Mahalo, Kiana.
    Thank you, Kiana.
  3. Kiana

    E komo mai i loko.
    Please come inside.
  4. Koa

    He nani kou hale.
    Your home is beautiful.

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