Casual and colloquial Hawaiian expressions and exclamations used in everyday speech, not typically taught in textbooks. Front: the Hawaiian word or phrase. Back: English meaning.
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- ʻO wau nō!
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That's me! Right on! (informal self-affirming exclamation)- Hoʻomaka mai!
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Come on, let's start! (informal encouragement)- ʻAe nō!
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Yes indeed! For sure! (emphatic informal agreement)- ʻAʻole loa!
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No way! Absolutely not! (emphatic informal negation)- Auē!
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An exclamation of pain, surprise, or dismay, like "oh no!"- Hoʻohuoi
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Suspicious, doubtful (casual descriptor)- Kupanaha!
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Amazing! Wow! (informal exclamation)- Kāhāhā!
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Wow! An exclamation of astonishment- E hoa!
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Hey friend! (casual address)- Hoa pili
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Close buddy, close pal (casual term)- Hupo
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Foolish, silly (casual descriptor)- Naʻaupō
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Ignorant, unaware (literally, dark-hearted; a casual criticism)- Akamai
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Smart, clever (a common casual compliment)- Hoʻokano
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Stuck-up, arrogant (casual criticism)- Nūhou!
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What's the news! What's up! (casual greeting asking for updates)
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