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