馃尯 Hawaiian phrases

How to Say "Beautiful" in Hawaiian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
nani
"Beautiful" in Hawaiian 路 say it like nah-nee

The most natural way to say "Beautiful" in Hawaiian is nani. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

nani n艒
used to emphasize beauty
nani ka 驶膩ina
refers specifically to the beauty of the land

When to use it

You can use 'nani' to describe anything that is beautiful, such as a person, a place, or an object. It is a versatile word that fits in both casual and formal contexts. When you want to emphasize beauty, you can use 'nani n艒'.

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Examples in Hawaiian

HawaiianEnglish
Nani ka l膩 i k膿ia l膩.The sun is beautiful today.
Nani n膩 puakenikeni.The gardenias are beautiful.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'nani' with 'maika驶i', which means good. Remember that 'nani' specifically refers to beauty.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear nani, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Hawaiian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Can 'nani' be used for people?

'Nani' can definitely be used to describe people as beautiful.

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