{"id":804,"date":"2014-01-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-01-28T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/2014\/01\/28\/learn-to-speak-hawaiian\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T16:47:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T02:47:41","slug":"learn-to-speak-hawaiian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/learn-to-speak-hawaiian\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn to Speak Hawaiian"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div id=\"attachment_124223\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/marriott_cultural_center-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-124223\" class=\"wp-image-124223 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/marriott_cultural_center-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Woman teaching the Hawaiian languagel\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/marriott_cultural_center-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/marriott_cultural_center-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/marriott_cultural_center-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/marriott_cultural_center-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/marriott_cultural_center-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/marriott_cultural_center-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-124223\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At Waik\u012bk\u012b Beach Marriott Resort &amp; Spa, guests can engage in a multitude of Hawaiian cultural activities, including learning \u02bb\u014dlelo Hawa\u02bbi. Photo by Sarah Burchard.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"463\">Learn Hawaiian Language: A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Speaking \u02bb\u014clelo Hawai\u02bbi<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"927\">The Hawaiian language, or <em>\u02bb\u014clelo<\/em> Hawai\u02bbi, is a living, vibrant part of Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s cultural identity. While fluent speakers are fewer today, Hawaiian words, expressions, and pronunciation are woven into everyday life throughout the islands \u2014 from place names and greetings to chants and ceremonies. Whether you&#8217;re visiting Hawai\u02bbi, learning for personal connection, or just curious, taking the time to learn basic Hawaiian is both respectful and enriching.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1097\">Even just understanding the basics of Hawaiian pronunciation and vocabulary can deepen your appreciation for local culture and make your experience more meaningful.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1139\">Why Learn the Hawaiian Language?<\/h2>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1412\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1220\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1220\"><strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1163\">Cultural Respect<\/strong>: Using Hawaiian words correctly honors the host culture.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1335\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1335\"><strong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1237\">Connection<\/strong>: Knowing basic Hawaiian phrases helps you feel more connected to the people and the <em>\u02bb\u0101ina<\/em> (land).\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1412\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1412\"><strong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1359\">Fun and Enriching<\/strong>: The language is poetic, rhythmic and fun to learn.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1465\">Hawaiian Language Alphabet: Only 12 Letters<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1543\">One of the first things to know: Hawaiian is a very vowel-rich language.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1600\">There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1669\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1631\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1631\"><strong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1614\">Vowels<\/strong>: A, E, I, O, U<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1669\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1669\"><strong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1648\">Consonants<\/strong>: H, K, L, M, N, P, W<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1669\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1669\"><strong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1686\">Tip<\/strong>: If you&#8217;re searching for &#8220;how to pronounce Hawaiian words,&#8221; understanding the alphabet is your first step.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1835\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/olelo_hawaii-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-124224\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/olelo_hawaii-1024x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Hawaiian language.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/olelo_hawaii-1024x1000.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/olelo_hawaii-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/olelo_hawaii-768x750.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/olelo_hawaii-1536x1500.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/olelo_hawaii-2048x2000.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1835\">How to Pronounce Hawaiian Vowels<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1964\">Every vowel in Hawaiian is pronounced with a pure, long sound \u2014 similar to how vowels are spoken in many Romance languages.<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2111\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1997\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1997\"><strong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1973\">A<\/strong> = &#8220;ah&#8221; as in <em data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1995\">father<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2026\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2026\"><strong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2005\">E<\/strong> = &#8220;eh&#8221; as in <em data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2024\">bet<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2055\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2055\"><strong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2034\">I<\/strong> = &#8220;ee&#8221; as in <em data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2053\">see<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2083\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2083\"><strong data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2063\">O<\/strong> = &#8220;oh&#8221; as in <em data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2081\">go<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2111\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2111\"><strong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2091\">U<\/strong> = &#8220;oo&#8221; as in <em data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2111\">blue<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2281\">Each vowel is always pronounced, even when vowels appear together (called diphthongs). For example, in the word Aloha, every letter gets its own sound: a-lo-ha.<\/p>\r\n<blockquote data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2923\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2923\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2975\">Quick Hawaiian Language Tips for Beginners<\/h2>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3376\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3062\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3062\"><strong data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3007\">Speak slowly and clearly<\/strong>. Don\u2019t rush \u2014 Hawaiian is a flowing, melodic language.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3195\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3195\"><strong data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3094\">Listen to native speakers<\/strong>. Whether through music, video, or language apps, hearing the language helps you pronounce it better.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3376\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3236\"><strong data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3235\">Practice common words and phrases<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3376\">\r\n<li data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3269\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3269\">Aloha \u2013 hello, goodbye, love<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3292\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3292\">Mahalo \u2013 thank you<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3312\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3312\">\u02bbOhana \u2013 family<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3330\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3330\">Keiki \u2013 child<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3347\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3347\">\u02bb\u0100ina \u2013 land<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3376\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3376\">Kuleana \u2013 responsibility<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Search \u201cHawaiian language pronunciation audio\u201d or \u201chow to pronounce Hawaiian words\u201d for helpful listening resources.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3551\">Ready to Start Learning Hawaiian?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3743\">Learning Hawaiian is more than just picking up a few words \u2014 it\u2019s about understanding and respecting a deep cultural heritage. You don\u2019t need to be fluent to show aloha through your efforts.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3743\">Whether you&#8217;re preparing for a trip or simply curious about Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s language, start with pronunciation and basic words and take it one step at a time.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3903\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/olelo_hawaii_bingo-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-124225\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/olelo_hawaii_bingo-997x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Hawaiian bingo\" width=\"997\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/olelo_hawaii_bingo-997x1024.jpg 997w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/olelo_hawaii_bingo-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/olelo_hawaii_bingo-768x789.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/olelo_hawaii_bingo-1496x1536.jpg 1496w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/olelo_hawaii_bingo-1994x2048.jpg 1994w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2333\">The \u02bbOkina: Understanding the Glottal Stop<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2567\">The Hawaiian language includes a special character called the \u02bbokina (\u02bb), which looks like a backward apostrophe. It&#8217;s an official letter in the Hawaiian alphabet and represents a glottal stop \u2014 a brief pause between sounds.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2581\">Example:<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2680\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2680\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2680\"><strong data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2598\">Ka\u02bbanapali<\/strong> is pronounced: <em data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2634\">kah-ah-nah-pah-lee<\/em><br data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2637\" \/>(Notice the pause between \u201cKa\u201d and \u201cana\u201d)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2716\">Other common words with an \u02bbokina:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2768\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2742\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2742\"><strong data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2730\">Hawai\u02bbi<\/strong> (ha-vai-ee)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2768\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2768\"><strong data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2755\">L\u0101na\u02bbi<\/strong> (lah-nah-ee)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2768\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2768\"><strong data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2788\">Important<\/strong>: Omitting the \u02bbokina or mispronouncing it can completely change the meaning of a word. Respecting the \u02bbokina shows cultural awareness.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"325\">The Kahak\u014d \u2013 The Hawaiian Macron<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"641\">Another important pronunciation marker in the Hawaiian language is the kahak\u014d (a macron or horizontal line above a vowel). It signals that the vowel should be pronounced longer and often with greater emphasis. The kahak\u014d can change the meaning of a word entirely, so it&#8217;s essential to get it right.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"666\">What is the kahak\u014d?<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"827\">\r\n<li data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"729\">\r\n<p data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"729\">It&#8217;s a horizontal line placed over a vowel: \u0101, \u0113, \u012b, \u014d, \u016b<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"772\">\r\n<p data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"772\">It lengthens the sound of that vowel<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"827\">\r\n<p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"827\">It can change both pronunciation and meaning<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"842\">Examples:<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1028\">\r\n<li data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"936\">\r\n<p data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"936\"><strong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"853\">K\u0101ne<\/strong> = man or male deity<br data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\" \/>vs.<br data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"884\" \/><strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"894\">Kane<\/strong> (without kahak\u014d) = not a word in Hawaiian<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1028\">\r\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1028\"><strong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"949\">M\u0101kua<\/strong> = parent<br data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"961\" \/>vs.<br data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"969\" \/><strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"980\">Makua<\/strong> = a town on O\u02bbahu (different meaning and place)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<blockquote data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1146\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1146\">Think of the kahak\u014d like a stress marker \u2014 it tells you to hold the vowel a little longer and more clearly.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1190\">How to Type the Kahak\u014d and \u02bbOkina<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1259\">If you\u2019re learning Hawaiian online or want to write words properly:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1495\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1354\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1354\">On Mac: Hold the vowel key and select the version with the line (e.g., hold &#8220;a&#8221; to get &#8220;\u0101&#8221;)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1428\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1428\">On Windows: Use the Hawaiian keyboard layout or special character codes<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1495\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1495\">On mobile: Add the Hawaiian keyboard from your device\u2019s settings<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<blockquote data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1620\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1620\"><strong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1513\">Tip<\/strong>: Search phrases like \u201chow to type kahak\u014d\u201d or \u201cHawaiian keyboard layout\u201d to get setup tips for your device.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p><strong>Now that you know the basics, here a few of the most popular words for you to practice:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Aloha <em>(ah-lo-ha) <\/em>\u2013 a greeting or farewell; love<br \/>Aloha Kakahiaka <em>(ah-lo-ha ka-ka-hee-ah-ka)<\/em> \u2013 good morning<br \/>Aloha \u02bboe <em>(ah-lo-ha o-eh)<\/em> &#8211; farewell<br \/>Mahalo <em>(ma-ha-lo)<\/em> \u2013 thank you<br \/>Mahalo nui loa <em>(ma-ha-lo new-ee lo-ah)<\/em> \u2013 thank you very much<br \/>K\u014dkua <em>(ko-ku-ah)<\/em> \u2013 help, assitance<br \/>Wahine <em>(va-hee-nay)<\/em> &#8211; woman<br \/>K\u0101ne <em>(ka-nay)<\/em> &#8211; man<br \/>Keiki <em>(kay-kee)<\/em> &#8211; child<br \/>Ku\u02bbuipo <em>(ku-u-ee-po)<\/em> &#8211; sweetheart<br \/>Hau\u02bboli la Hanau <em>(how-o-lee la ha-now)<\/em> \u2013 happy birthday<br \/>A hui hou <em>(ah who-ee ho)<\/em> \u2013 until we meet again<br \/>\u02bbOhana <em>(o-ha-na)<\/em> \u2013 family<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn Hawaiian Language: A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Speaking \u02bb\u014clelo Hawai\u02bbi The Hawaiian language, or \u02bb\u014clelo Hawai\u02bbi, is a living, vibrant part of Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s cultural identity. While fluent speakers are fewer today, Hawaiian words, expressions, and pronunciation are woven into everyday life throughout the islands \u2014 from place names and greetings to chants and ceremonies. 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