How to Say Beautiful in Hawaiian

Learn the basic word., Use the word "ho'onani" as a verb to describe beauty or to give praise., Use the word "makalapua" for handsome or blossoming (as in flower buds).

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Learn the basic word.

    The standard word beautiful is "nani".

    It is pronounced as nah-knee.

    Nani can also be used for splendid and pretty.

    Nani kōkī (supremely beautiful)
  2. Step 2: Use the word "ho'onani" as a verb to describe beauty or to give praise.

    You can pronounce it as "ho-oh-nah-knee".

    Mea ho'onani kino (describing body jewelry) Nâ mea ho'onani (decorations in general) , It is pronounced as ma-caw-la-poo-ahh.
  3. Step 3: Use the word "makalapua" for handsome or blossoming (as in flower buds).

Detailed Guide

The standard word beautiful is "nani".

It is pronounced as nah-knee.

Nani can also be used for splendid and pretty.

Nani kōkī (supremely beautiful)

You can pronounce it as "ho-oh-nah-knee".

Mea ho'onani kino (describing body jewelry) Nâ mea ho'onani (decorations in general) , It is pronounced as ma-caw-la-poo-ahh.

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