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How to Say "It's okay" in Hawaiian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ʻo ia hoʻi
"It's okay" in Hawaiian · say it like oh ee ah ho-ee

The most natural way to say "It's okay" in Hawaiian is ʻo ia hoʻi. 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
a more casual way to say it
maikaʻi
used to express that something is good or fine

When to use it

You can use this phrase to reassure someone that everything is fine. It is often used in response to someone expressing concern. It can also be used to indicate acceptance of a situation.

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Examples in Hawaiian

HawaiianEnglish
E noho ana au, ʻo ia hoʻi.I am fine, it's okay.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'maikaʻi', which means good or fine, but does not convey the same sense of reassurance.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ʻo ia hoʻi, 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 'ʻo ia hoʻi'?

Use it when you want to reassure someone that everything is alright.

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