Going to Hawaii? Meeting the Hawaiian ambassador? Or do you just want to say beautiful in Hawaiian because it sounds cooler than English? It's simple to say!

Steps

  1. 1
    Learn the basic word. The standard word beautiful is "nani".[1] It is pronounced as nah-knee. Nani can also be used for splendid and pretty.
    • Nani kōkī (supremely beautiful)[2]
  2. 2
    Use the word "ho'onani" as a verb to describe beauty or to give praise.[3] You can pronounce it as "ho-oh-nah-knee".
    • Mea ho'onani kino (describing body jewelry)
    • Nâ mea ho'onani (decorations in general)
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  3. 3
    Use the word "makalapua" for handsome or blossoming (as in flower buds).[4] It is pronounced as ma-caw-la-poo-ahh.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I say "Happy New Year"?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    "Hauʻoli makahiki hou."
  • Question
    How do I say "precious baby" in Hawaiian?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    "Maikai pēpē."
  • Question
    How do I say "I love my beautiful mother" in Hawaiian?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    The correct answer would be "I aloha koʻu nani makuahine".
  • Question
    How would I write, "I love you and I'll miss you"?
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    Community Answer
    I aloha ia oe, a me au e hala ia oe.
  • Question
    How do you say, "My beautiful grandchildren"?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    "Koʻu nani moopuna."
  • Question
    How do I say "you're very beautiful" in Hawaiian?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    "Oe maikai loa."
  • Question
    How do I say "please" in Hawaiian?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    'Olu'olu is please in Hawaiian.

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