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