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How do you say excuse me in hawaiian?

There isn't a direct equivalent for "excuse me" in Hawaiian like there is in English. It depends on the situation:

For getting someone's attention:

* "E komo mai" (eh koh-moh my) - This literally means "come in" and is used to politely get someone's attention.

For apologizing for bumping into someone:

* "E kala mai" (eh ka-la my) - This means "please forgive me" and is a more formal way of apologizing.

* "E kala" (eh ka-la) - A shorter and more informal version of "E kala mai".

For interrupting someone:

* "E ho'omaika'i" (eh ho-o-my-ka-ee) - This means "excuse me" in the sense of asking to interrupt someone.

* "E ho'omaika'i, ke noi aku nei au" (eh ho-o-my-ka-ee, keh noy-ee a-koo nay-ee ow) - This is a more polite way to interrupt, meaning "Excuse me, I would like to ask..."

It's important to note that context and tone matter a lot in Hawaiian. You can often convey "excuse me" by simply using a friendly tone of voice and a respectful gesture.

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