How to Say “Hi Everyone” in Hawaiian

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Aloha kākou
/aˈlo.ha kaːˈkou̯/word by word
The Hawaiian phrase for "hi everyone" is Aloha kākou.
Aloha kākou is a friendly greeting used to address a group of people.

What does it mean word for word?

The word kākou means 'all of us' and specifically includes the speaker in the group being addressed.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /aˈlo.ha kaːˈkou̯/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.

Did you know?

  • The word aloha originally meant 'to beckon' or 'to wave' in its ancient Austronesian roots, long before it became a symbol of love.
  • The phrase Aloha kākou is frequently used as a formal opening for speeches and official gatherings in Hawaiʻi.
  • Saying aloha is often accompanied by a slight nod of the head or a gentle hand gesture to convey warmth.

Example conversation

Keanu walks into a community meeting where Leilani is waiting.

  1. Keanu

    Aloha kākou!
    Hi everyone!
  2. Leilani

    Aloha, Keanu!
    Hi, Keanu!
  3. Keanu

    Pehea mai kākou?
    How are we all doing?
  4. Leilani

    Maikaʻi kākou.
    We are all doing well.

Sources

  • IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (aloha, kākou) and can differ in connected speech.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries Aloha, aloha, kākou, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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