How to Say Happy New Year in Hawaiian

If you are going to be in Hawaii over the New Year holiday, you may want to learn this phrase:

Hau’oli Makahiki Hou

It means Happy New Year and it is pronounced “how-oh-lay ma-ka-hee-key ho”.

(If you’re going to be on Oahu to welcome in 2008, you’ll find ideas of what to do in Hawaii for New Years Eve here, )

As 2008 nears, I’d like to be among the first to wish you Hau ‘oli Makahiki Hou!

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# Evelynon 30 Dec 2007 at 12:22 pm

I certainly hope it’s happy! Right back at ya! Hope you guys have a nice time and enjoy seeing in the New Year!
# Sheilaon 30 Dec 2007 at 2:24 pm

Thank you, Evelyn! Will you be getting to see any of those fantastic fireworks in your wonderful city? Happy 2008!
# Evelynon 30 Dec 2007 at 2:30 pm

You know what? I don’t know! Maybe I’ll go running at 11:30 and head down to Aloha Tower! At least I won’t have to worry about parking!
# Sheilaon 30 Dec 2007 at 7:28 pm

That sounds like a great plan, Evelyn. (I’ll pretend I’m not jealous now.)
# Bobbieon 31 Dec 2007 at 7:30 pm

Happy New Year, Sheila. Hope that 2008 is a great one for you and Andy.
# pehea 'oe?on 04 Jan 2008 at 6:35 pm

Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! Have a good one.

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