🌺 Hawaiian phrases

How to Say "I am thirsty" in Hawaiian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
O nāu ka wai
"I am thirsty" in Hawaiian · say it like oh nah-oo kah why

The most natural way to say "I am thirsty" in Hawaiian is O nāu ka wai. 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

O ka wai koʻu
A more casual way to express thirst.
E ʻoluʻolu, e hāʻawi mai i ka wai
A polite request for water.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you feel thirsty and want to express it. It can be used in casual conversations. You can also use it when asking someone for water.

Say it out loud, get corrected

Reading it is not the same as saying it. Practice "I am thirsty" and thousands more with an AI coach that listens.

Examples in Hawaiian

HawaiianEnglish
O nāu ka waiI am thirsty
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'I want water' which is different.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear O nāu ka wai, 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

How do I ask for water in Hawaiian?

You can say 'E ʻoluʻolu, e hāʻawi mai i ka wai.'

Learn Hawaiian by speaking it

Two free conversations. No card needed.