Expression
(ah-OH-leh pee-lee-KEE-ah)
No trouble, no problem, it was nothing, you're welcome.
Noun
(ah-no-AH-ee)
A traditional Hawaiian greeting or salutation; a formal expression of welcome similar to aloha.
Slang
(wahtz-dah-SKOOPS)
What's going on; what is the latest news or gossip.
Slang
(wah-SUP)
What's up; what is going on; a casual greeting.
Expression
(TANKS)
Thanks, thank you.
Noun
(SIS-tah)
Sister, female relative, or a close female friend.
Slang
(SHOOTS)
Okay, alright, sounds good; an expression of agreement or confirmation.
Slang
(SHOOTS brah)
Alright, brother; sounds good, man; an enthusiastic expression of agreement or confirmation.
Slang
(SHOOTS-den)
Okay then; alright.
Noun
(SHAH-kah)
A hand gesture made by extending the thumb and pinky finger while curling the three middle fingers, used to convey the aloha spirit, greeting, or gratitude.
Slang
(sah-LAH-maht)
Thank you; thanks.
Slang
(RAH-jah)
Roger, affirmative, yes, or understood.
Idiom
(peh-HEH-ah-OH-eh)
How are you? How is it going?
Idiom
(no-WUR-eez)
No problem; it's okay; don't worry about it.
Expression
(no PRAH-blem)
You're welcome; no worries; it was no trouble at all.
Expression
(MEH-leh kah-lee-kee-MAH-kah)
Merry Christmas; the Hawaiian translation and standard local greeting used during the Christmas holiday season.
Adjective
(my-KAH-ee)
Good, fine, well, or excellent.
Expression
(mah-HAH-loh foh dah HOOK-up)
Thank you for the favor, connection, or for providing something beneficial.
Noun
(mah-HA-loh)
Thank you, thanks, gratitude, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, or respects.
Slang
(LAY-terz)
See you later; goodbye.
Slang
(LAY-tahz)
See you later; goodbye.
Slang
(LAY-tahz)
See you later; goodbye.
Greeting
(HOW-zit)
How are you?; how is it going?; hello.
Greeting
(HOW-zit, UN-kul)
How are you, sir?
Idiom
(HOW-yoo-STAY)
How are you?; how's it going?; how have you been?
Verb
(HO-nee)
To kiss; to greet someone by touching noses and sharing breath.
Expression
(fah-ah-feh-TIE)
Samoan word for 'thank you,' widely used in Hawaii's local culture to express gratitude.
Expression
(eh-KOH-moh-MY)
Welcome, come inside, or enter; a warm invitation to join.
Idiom
(eh KAH-lah MYE)
Excuse me, I am sorry, or please forgive me.
Noun
(BRUH-dah)
Brother; a male relative, friend, or peer.
Noun
(BRAH-dah)
A brother, male friend, or general term of address for a male (dude, bro).
Idiom
(ah-LOH-hah OH-eh)
Farewell to you; a traditional Hawaiian expression of farewell and love, famously immortalized in the song written by Queen Liliʻuokalani.
Expression
(ah-LOH-hah KAH-oo-ah)
A traditional Hawaiian greeting meaning 'aloha to you and me,' used specifically when addressing exactly one other person.
Noun
(ah-LOH-hah)
Love, kindness, compassion, affection, or grace.
Idiom
(eye SPAHK yoo bum-BYE)
I will see you later; catch you later.
