🌺 Hawaiian phrases

How to Say "Enjoy your meal" in Hawaiian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
E ʻai i ka meaʻai
"Enjoy your meal" in Hawaiian · say it like eh eye ee kah meh-ah-eye

The most natural way to say "Enjoy your meal" in Hawaiian is E ʻai i ka meaʻai. 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

E ʻai i ka meaʻai maikaʻi
Use this to emphasize enjoying good food
E komo mai i ka meaʻai
A more casual way to invite someone to eat

When to use it

You can say this phrase when serving food to someone. It is a polite way to express good wishes for their meal. Use it at home or in restaurants when sharing food with others.

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Examples in Hawaiian

HawaiianEnglish
E ʻai i ka meaʻai, e nā hoa.Enjoy your meal, friends.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct pronunciation of ʻai, which can change the meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a more formal way to say this?

Yes, you can say 'E ʻai i ka meaʻai maikaʻi' for a more formal touch.

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