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How do you say have a nice time in hawaiian?

There's no one perfect translation for "have a nice time" in Hawaiian, but here are a few options with slightly different nuances:

Formal:

* E ʻoluʻolu e leʻaleʻa. (Eh oh-loo-oo-eh leh-ah-leh-ah) - This literally translates to "Please enjoy yourself." It's a polite and formal way to say "have a nice time."

Informal:

* E ʻoluʻolu. (Eh oh-loo-oo-eh) - This means "Please" and can be used in place of "Have a nice time" in a casual setting.

* E leʻaleʻa. (Eh leh-ah-leh-ah) - This simply means "Have fun" and is a very common way to say "have a nice time."

* Mahalo nui loa. (Mah-ha-loh noo-ee lo-ah) - This means "Thank you very much," but can also be used to express gratitude for someone's company or to wish them well, similar to "have a nice time."

Bonus:

* If you want to be really specific about the type of fun they should have, you can add a descriptive word after "e leʻaleʻa." For example:

* E leʻaleʻa i ka ʻaukai. (Eh leh-ah-leh-ah ee ka ow-kai) - Have fun swimming.

* E leʻaleʻa i ka ʻai. (Eh leh-ah-leh-ah ee ka eye) - Have fun eating.

Ultimately, the best way to say "have a nice time" in Hawaiian depends on the context and your relationship with the person you are speaking to.

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