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How do you say where are in hawaiian?

"Where are you?" in Hawaiian can be said in a few ways, depending on the context and formality:

Formal:

* Auhea ʻoe? (pronounced: ow-hey-ah oh-eh) - This is the most formal way to ask "Where are you?"

* Ma hea ʻoe? (pronounced: mah-hey-ah oh-eh) - This is a slightly less formal but still polite way to ask.

Informal:

* Auhea? (pronounced: ow-hey-ah) - This is a shortened version of "Auhea ʻoe?" and is used in casual conversation.

* Ma hea? (pronounced: mah-hey-ah) - This is a shortened version of "Ma hea ʻoe?" and is also used in casual conversation.

You could also use a phrase like ʻAuhea ʻoe e noho ana? (pronounced: ow-hey-ah oh-eh eh no-hoh ah-nah) which literally means "Where are you staying?". This is a polite way to ask someone where they are, especially if you are unsure of their location.

Remember that the "ʻokina" (the apostrophe) is a very important part of Hawaiian pronunciation, so make sure to include it when speaking the language.

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