hiki
/ˈhi.ki/
The Hawaiian word for ok is hiki.
hiki is used to express acknowledgement or acceptance. To express that something is good, you can use Maikaʻi and to say something is very good, you can use Maikaʻi nō.
Meaning: acknowledgement or acceptance (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1 of 2 syllable: /ˈhi.ki/.
Did you know?
- The word hiki can also mean 'to arrive' or 'to reach a destination'. This creates a linguistic link between reaching a place and reaching an agreement.
- Beyond meaning 'ok', hiki is the primary word for 'can' or 'possible'. When someone says hiki, they are often literally saying 'it is possible' or 'it can be done'.
- Using hiki to mean 'enough' or 'sufficient' can come across as blunt or impatient to native speakers.
Example conversation
Koa and Kiana are deciding when to meet for lunch.
- KoaE hui nou i ka hola Twelve.Let's meet at twelve o'clock.
- KianaHiki.Okay.
- KoaE kīkī i ka pūpū?Should I bring snacks?
- KianaʻAe, hiki nō.Yes, that's okay.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hiki, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
