Hawaiian dialect

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

Also known as: Hawaiian

The indigenous Polynesian language of the Hawaiian Islands. Co-official with English in Hawaiʻi and the focus of an ongoing revitalisation movement after near-extinction in the 20th century.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi?

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi is a dialect of the Hawaiian language.

Which region is ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi associated with?

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi is part of the North America region on DialectAtlas.

Is ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi known by other names?

Yes — ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi is also referred to as Hawaiian.

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi — Hawaiian dialect — Dialect Atlas