馃尯 Hawaiian phrases

How to Say "Shut up" in Hawaiian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
E noho i loko
"Shut up" in Hawaiian 路 say it like eh noh-ho ee loh-koh

The most natural way to say "Shut up" in Hawaiian is E noho i loko. 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

E noho
a more casual way to say it
E kala mai
a polite way to ask someone to be quiet

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want someone to stop talking or to be quiet. It can be used in both casual and more serious situations. Be mindful of the tone, as it can come off as rude if not said gently.

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Examples in Hawaiian

HawaiianEnglish
E noho i loko, e 驶olu驶olu.Please be quiet, if you would.
Common mistake
Learners often use direct translations that sound too harsh in Hawaiian.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear E noho i loko, 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 it rude to tell someone to be quiet in Hawaiian?

It can be seen as rude, so it's better to use a polite form.

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