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How do you say Oh my goodness in Hawaiian?

There isn't a direct translation for "Oh my goodness" in Hawaiian, but here are a few ways to express similar sentiments:

For surprise:

* E hele! (E-leh-leh) - This literally translates to "Go!" but it's used as an exclamation of surprise, similar to "Wow!" or "Oh my!"

* Auwe! (Ow-ay) - This expresses a mix of surprise and concern, similar to "Oh dear!" or "Oh no!"

For joy or excitement:

* Aloha nui loa! (Ah-loh-ha noo-ee lo-ah) - This means "Big love" and is used as a very enthusiastic greeting or expression of joy.

* He manu! (Heh ma-noo) - This translates to "A bird!" and is used to express surprise and delight, like "Oh, wow!"

For shock or awe:

* Holoholo! (Ho-lo-ho-lo) - This literally means "to wander" but is also used to express amazement or excitement, similar to "Wow!" or "Amazing!"

Ultimately, the best way to convey "Oh my goodness" in Hawaiian will depend on the specific context and the emotion you want to express.

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