How do you express feeling good in Hawaiian? In this quick lesson, Pastor Vicky Lee says maikaʻi aloud and demonstrates a gesture to go with it. Press play, practice with her, and notice how hearing the word helps it stay with you.
How Do You Say “Happy” in Hawaiian? Hear Maikaʻi
Pastor Vicky uses maikaʻi in this video to express “I’m happy.” The word is commonly translated as “good,” “fine,” or “well,” while hauʻoli is a direct Hawaiian word for “happy.” Watch the brief lesson to hear maikaʻi and repeat it along with her.
Practice Hawaiian Words for Feeling Good and Happy
Want to remember the word you hear rather than only read it? Press play and follow Pastor Vicky’s spoken practice and gesture for maikaʻi. Then keep hauʻoli in mind when you specifically want to say “happy” in Hawaiian.
