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How do you say Please forgive me in hawaiian?

There isn't a direct translation for "Please forgive me" in Hawaiian that captures the exact nuance of the English phrase. However, here are a few options depending on the context and level of formality:

Formal:

* E kala mai iaʻu. (This is the most literal translation, meaning "Please forgive me.")

* E kala mai ʻoe iaʻu. (This is a more formal way of saying "Forgive me, please.")

* E kala mai ʻoe i kaʻu hala. (This means "Please forgive my fault/mistake.")

Informal:

* Kala mai. (This is a casual way of saying "Forgive me.")

* E kala mai iaʻu, ʻoluʻolu. (This means "Please forgive me, please.")

Adding context:

You can further specify your apology by adding information about what you did wrong, for example:

* E kala mai iaʻu no ka ʻole ʻana o kaʻu hana. (Please forgive me for not doing my work.)

* E kala mai iaʻu no ka ʻōlelo ʻana i kēlā. (Please forgive me for saying that.)

Ultimately, the best way to express "Please forgive me" in Hawaiian will depend on your relationship with the person you're apologizing to and the specific situation.

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