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How do you say good in Hawaiian?

There are a few ways to say "good" in Hawaiian, depending on the context:

General "good":

* Maikaʻi (my-KAH-ee): This is the most common and versatile word for "good." It can be used to describe something pleasant, tasty, well-made, or simply positive.

Good morning:

* Aloha kakahiaka (ah-LO-ha kah-kah-hee-AH-kah): This literally means "hello morning" and is the common greeting for "good morning."

Good evening:

* Aloha ahiahi (ah-LO-ha ah-hee-AH-hee): This literally means "hello evening" and is the common greeting for "good evening."

Good night:

* Aloha auinala (ah-LO-ha oo-ee-nah-LAH): This literally means "hello night" and is the common greeting for "good night."

Good job:

* Maikaʻi loa (my-KAH-ee LO-ah): This means "very good" or "excellent" and can be used to compliment someone on their work.

Good luck:

* Hauʻoli (how-OH-lee): This means "lucky" or "fortunate" and can be used to wish someone good luck.

Remember that Hawaiian is a tonal language, so pronunciation is important. Listen to recordings or ask a native speaker to help you pronounce the words correctly.

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