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How to Say "How are you?" in Hawaiian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Pehea ʻoe?
"How are you?" in Hawaiian · say it like peh-heh-ah oh-eh

The most natural way to say "How are you?" in Hawaiian is Pehea ʻoe?. 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

Pehea lā ʻoe?
A slightly more formal way to ask.
O wai kou inoa?
Used to ask someone how they are by inquiring about their name.

When to use it

Use this phrase when greeting someone you know. It is a friendly way to check in on someone's well-being. You can use it in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Hawaiian

HawaiianEnglish
Aloha! Pehea ʻoe?Hello! How are you?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct pronoun 'oe' for 'you'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Pehea ʻoe?, 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

Is 'Pehea ʻoe?' used in formal situations?

Yes, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

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