Formal:
* ʻAʻole pilikia: This literally means "No problem" and is a polite way to say "It's okay" in a formal situation.
* ʻAʻole he mea: This means "There's nothing (wrong)" and can also be used in a formal context.
Informal:
* ʻAʻole pilikia: This is also a common informal way to say "It's okay".
* ʻAʻole he mea: This can also be used informally.
* Maikaʻi: This means "good" and can be used to say "It's okay" in a casual setting.
* Pau: This literally means "finished" and can be used to mean "It's okay" if someone is asking if they can stop doing something.
Example:
* Friend: "I forgot your birthday gift."
* You: "ʻAʻole pilikia. He mea ia." (It's okay. No problem.)
It's important to consider the context and your relationship with the person you're talking to when choosing the appropriate phrase.