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How do the hawaiians say hello how are you?

There's no single phrase in Hawaiian that directly translates to "Hello, how are you?". However, here are some options depending on the context and formality:

Formal:

* Aloha kakahiaka (morning): "Good morning." This is a common greeting, but it doesn't directly ask how you are. You could add "Pehea ʻoe?" (How are you?) after.

* Aloha awakea (afternoon): "Good afternoon."

* Aloha ahiahi (evening): "Good evening."

* Aloha pō (night): "Good night."

Informal:

* Aloha (general): "Hello" or "Goodbye." You could follow up with "Pehea ʻoe?" (How are you?).

* Pehea ʻoe? (How are you?) A direct question asking how someone is doing.

* ʻAʻole loa (literally "not at all"): This is used as a polite way of saying "fine" or "I'm doing well" in response to "Pehea ʻoe?"

To be more specific:

* Pehea ʻoe i kēia lā? (How are you today?)

* Pehea ʻoe i kēia manawa? (How are you now?)

When someone asks you "Pehea ʻoe?" you can respond with:

* Maikaʻi (good): The most common response.

* Maikaʻi loa (very good): "Very good"

* ʻAʻole loa (not at all): "Fine" or "I'm doing well"

* Maikaʻi, a ʻoe? (Good, and you?)

It's important to note that the Hawaiian language is spoken with a lot of emphasis on context and the relationship between speakers. Using "Aloha" is always a safe bet, but learning some of the other phrases will help you communicate more effectively.

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