馃尯 Hawaiian phrases

How to Say "I miss you" in Hawaiian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ke aloha au ia oe
"I miss you" in Hawaiian 路 say it like keh ah-loh-hah ow ee-ah oh-eh

The most natural way to say "I miss you" in Hawaiian is Ke aloha au ia oe. 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

Aloha wau ia oe
More formal way to express affection or longing
Eia au e n墨nau ana i膩 驶oe
Used when expressing a longing to see someone again

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to express that you are thinking of someone and feel their absence. It can be used among friends, family, or loved ones. It conveys a sense of warmth and affection.

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Examples in Hawaiian

HawaiianEnglish
Ke aloha au ia oe, e ku驶u ipo.I miss you, my beloved.
Eia au e n墨nau ana i膩 驶oe, e n膩 hoa.I miss you, my friends.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'aloha' with just saying 'I love you', but 'aloha' can also mean 'hello' or 'goodbye'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Ke aloha au ia oe, 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 there a difference between 'Ke aloha au ia oe' and 'Aloha wau ia oe'?

Both phrases mean 'I miss you', but 'Aloha wau ia oe' is more formal.

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