General "great":
* Nui: This is a very general word for "big" or "great," often used for size or quantity.
* Maikaʻi: This means "good" or "nice," but can also be used to express something is great or excellent.
More specific "great":
* Nui loa: This combines "nui" with "loa" (long) to mean "very great" or "huge."
* Kūpono loa: This means "very good" or "perfect," and can be used to express something is truly great.
* Maikaʻi loa: This is a stronger form of "maikaʻi," meaning "very good" or "excellent."
Other expressions:
* He maikaʻi loa! This means "That's great!" or "That's fantastic!" and is a common exclamation.
* He mea nui kēia! This means "This is a great thing!" and emphasizes the importance of something.
The best way to choose the right phrase depends on the specific situation and the degree of "greatness" you want to express.