馃尯 Hawaiian phrases

How to Say "Forgive me" in Hawaiian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
E kala mai
"Forgive me" in Hawaiian 路 say it like eh kah-lah my

The most natural way to say "Forgive me" in Hawaiian is E kala mai. 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 kala mai ia驶u
More formal way to say 'forgive me' with 'to me' included
E kala mai i ka mea
Used when asking for forgiveness on behalf of someone else

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to apologize or ask for forgiveness. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. You can say it when you have made a mistake or hurt someone's feelings.

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Examples in Hawaiian

HawaiianEnglish
E kala mai, ua hala ko驶u manawa.Forgive me, I missed my time.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct context, thinking it is only for serious offenses.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear E kala mai, 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

When should I use 'E kala mai'?

You can use it whenever you feel you need to apologize or seek forgiveness.

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