How to Say Beautiful in Hawaiian

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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".^{[2]
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Research source} It is pronounced as nah-knee. Nani can also be used for splendid and pretty.
- Nani kōkī (supremely beautiful)^{[3]
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Use the word "ho'onani" as a verb to describe beauty or to give praise.^{[4]
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Research source} You can pronounce it as "ho-oh-nah-knee".
- Mea ho'onani kino (describing body jewelry)
- Nâ mea ho'onani (decorations in general)
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