How should I greet someone in Hawaiian?
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"Aloha" (ah-LOH-hah) is universal — hello and goodbye. "Aloha kakahiaka" is good morning; "aloha auinalā" is good afternoon; "aloha ahiahi" is good evening. Aloha isn't just a word — it carries an obligation of presence and respect. Use it sincerely or stick with "hi."
Topics: hawaiian-culture, language, protocol