How to say “Good night” in Hawaiian
The most common way to say “good night” in Hawaiian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Aloha pō
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Hawaiian
Aloha pō, Pehea ʻoe?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Hawaiian?
"Good night" in Hawaiian is "Aloha pō". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Aloha pō" written in Hawaiian?
"Aloha pō" is the standard written form in Hawaiian, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Aloha pō" in Hawaiian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Aloha pō" 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 pō" mean in English?
"Aloha pō" is the Hawaiian way of saying "Good night" 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 night" in Hawaiian?
Many languages — including Hawaiian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Aloha pō" 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 pō" or any other Hawaiian text.