How to Say “Miss You” in Hawaiian

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Haʻo au iā ʻoe
The English phrase "miss you" is translated into Hawaiian as Haʻo au iā ʻoe.
This phrase is used to express that you feel sadness because someone is not with you.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of haʻo (to miss), au (I) and iā ʻoe (you).

How does it change in a sentence?

In this specific construction, the verb haʻo does not change its form based on the subject or the tense.

Did you know?

  • The phrase Haʻo au iā ʻoe can be used for people, pets or even a beloved place or land.
  • In Hawaiian, the word au is a homonym that can mean either 'I' or 'current' and 'flow'.
  • The word ʻoe meaning 'you' is not unique to Hawaiian and is also used in the languages of the Māori and Rapa Nui people.

Examples in context

  • Haʻo au iā ʻoe.
    I miss you.

Example conversation

Kai and Leilani are talking on the phone after a long time apart.

  1. Kai

    Aloha Leilani, haʻo au iā ʻoe.
    Hello Leilani, I miss you.
  2. Leilani

    Haʻo au iā ʻoe pū, Kai.
    I miss you too, Kai.
  3. Kai

    E holo mai mai.
    Please come visit.
  4. Leilani

    E holo au mai
    I will come.

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