How to say “Good morning” in Hawaiian
The most common way to say “good morning” in Hawaiian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Aloha kakahiaka
In a sentence
English
Good morning, how are you?
Hawaiian
Aloha kakahiaka, Pehea ʻoe?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good morning" in Hawaiian?
"Good morning" in Hawaiian is "Aloha kakahiaka". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Aloha kakahiaka" written in Hawaiian?
"Aloha kakahiaka" is the standard written form in Hawaiian, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Aloha kakahiaka" in Hawaiian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Aloha kakahiaka" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Aloha kakahiaka" mean in English?
"Aloha kakahiaka" is the Hawaiian way of saying "Good morning" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Good morning" in Hawaiian?
Many languages — including Hawaiian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Aloha kakahiaka" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Hawaiian spoken?
Hawaiian is spoken by an estimated 24,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Hawaiian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Hawaiian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Aloha kakahiaka" or any other Hawaiian text.