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How to Say "I'm hungry" in Hawaiian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ʻo ia hoʻi ke ʻai
"I'm hungry" in Hawaiian · say it like oh ee ah ho-ee keh eye

The most natural way to say "I'm hungry" in Hawaiian is ʻo ia hoʻi ke ʻai. 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

ʻo ia hoʻi ke ʻai nui
used to express being very hungry
ke ʻai au
a more casual way to say I am hungry

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel hungry and want to express it to someone. It is appropriate in both casual and more formal settings. You might say it at home, at school, or when out with friends.

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Examples in Hawaiian

HawaiianEnglish
ʻo ia hoʻi ke ʻai auI am hungry
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct particle 'ʻo' at the beginning of the phrase.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do I say I am very hungry in Hawaiian?

You can say 'ʻo ia hoʻi ke ʻai nui' to express that you are very hungry.

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