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People in Hawaii speaks the Hawaiian language along with the English language. Hawaiian language is considered to be a Polynesian language that most natives of Hawaii speak.

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What lanuage does hawaiians speak?

some speak English some speak pidgin- which is like a mixture of broken English with some hawaiian, and they have a hawaiian language


What languages do hawaiins speaks?

Hawaiians typically speak English as the main language, but many also speak Hawaiian, which is an official language of the state of Hawaii. Additionally, there is a diverse population in Hawaii, so other languages like Tagalog, Japanese, and Chinese are also spoken by some residents.


What language do hawaiian people talk?

The Hawaiian language is spoken by some native Hawaiians. It is also known as ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. English is also widely spoken in Hawaii, being the main language used in schools, government, and business.


Are maoris hawaiians?

No, Maoris are Indigenous Polynesian people from New Zealand, while Hawaiians are Indigenous Polynesian people from Hawaii. Though they share some similarities in language and culture due to their Polynesian roots, they have distinct histories and traditions.


What is the hawaiian language?

Hawaiian is the language that was spoken when the hawaiians lived in Hawaii and before the law 100 years ago that made speaking hawaiian illegal so the hawaiians created a newspaper and taught themselve to write as well as read. the news papers were in hawaiian which allowed them to converse without being arrested and no one else knew the language so theyy could talk crap if they wanted. HAwaiian was also able to be spoken only in the homes and was taught to the children. after it was re-legalized to speak hawaiian, the language had already diminished but was taught and kept alive by the hawaiians. It is the language that originated In the state of Hawaii. Hawaiians called the island of Hawaii, Keawe. "Ka moku o Keawe" is "the island of Hawaii" (Kah moh-ku oh kay-ah-ve)

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What languages are spoken by Hawaiians?

95% of Ethnic Hawaiians speak English as their first language. 5% speak Hawaiian, and that number is shrinking every year.


What lanuage does hawaiians speak?

some speak English some speak pidgin- which is like a mixture of broken English with some hawaiian, and they have a hawaiian language


Do hawaiians speak American?

They speak American English.


Did missionaries helped devise a written language for Hawaiians?

yes they did :D


What languages do hawaiins speaks?

Hawaiians typically speak English as the main language, but many also speak Hawaiian, which is an official language of the state of Hawaii. Additionally, there is a diverse population in Hawaii, so other languages like Tagalog, Japanese, and Chinese are also spoken by some residents.


Do hawaiians only speak hawaiian in Hawaii?

CORRECTED: Aloha: Although many modern HI'ians speak english (HI is after all a part of the US), the native language is HI'ian, and the HI'ians spoke HI'ian, Samoan, and Maorian before they spoke english. Many HI'ians still make HI'ian a primary language, and it is the predominant language used in song (traditional and pop). There first language is English & second language is Hawaiian


What is the Hawaiian phrase for sweet bird?

Hawaiians speak English, The phrase is " Sweet Bird "


Did Christian missionaries help devise a written language for Hawaiians?

yes they did :D


What language do hawaiian people talk?

The Hawaiian language is spoken by some native Hawaiians. It is also known as ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. English is also widely spoken in Hawaii, being the main language used in schools, government, and business.


Are maoris hawaiians?

No, Maoris are Indigenous Polynesian people from New Zealand, while Hawaiians are Indigenous Polynesian people from Hawaii. Though they share some similarities in language and culture due to their Polynesian roots, they have distinct histories and traditions.


Does Hawaii have its own language?

Yes- The Hawaiian language appears to be complex, but once you learn the key to pronouncing words, it is very simple. Of course, citizens of Hawaii speak English, but many speak some Hawaiian, and Hawaiian words are part of everyday language. Aloha (which is Hawaiian for hello, goodbye, welcome, love- and several other things)


What is the hawaiian language?

Hawaiian is the language that was spoken when the hawaiians lived in Hawaii and before the law 100 years ago that made speaking hawaiian illegal so the hawaiians created a newspaper and taught themselve to write as well as read. the news papers were in hawaiian which allowed them to converse without being arrested and no one else knew the language so theyy could talk crap if they wanted. HAwaiian was also able to be spoken only in the homes and was taught to the children. after it was re-legalized to speak hawaiian, the language had already diminished but was taught and kept alive by the hawaiians. It is the language that originated In the state of Hawaii. Hawaiians called the island of Hawaii, Keawe. "Ka moku o Keawe" is "the island of Hawaii" (Kah moh-ku oh kay-ah-ve)