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 Hawaiian.

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.