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Going to Hawaii? Meeting the Hawaiian ambassador? Or do you just want to say beautiful in Hawaiian because it sounds cooler than English? It's simple to say![1]
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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)
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)
Use the word "makalapua" for handsome or blossoming (as in flower buds). It is pronounced as ma-caw-la-poo-ahh.
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