Hawaiian
Hawaiian (ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi) is an indigenous Polynesian language spoken primarily in Hawaii. It is one of the official languages of the state of Hawaii. The language has a long
Hawaiian
| Target Language | Hawaiian |
| Base Language | English |
| Number of Skills | 38 |
| Crowns per Skill | 5+ |
| Audio Available | Yes |
| Stories Available | No |
| Course Status | Active |
| Mascot Appearance | Duo |
history, and efforts have been made to revitalize it after periods of decline.
The Hawaiian course was added to Duolingo in October 2018 as part of an initiative to support endangered languages. It is designed for English speakers and includes basic vocabulary, greetings, cultural insights, and everyday expressions.
About the Course[edit | edit source]
The course contains 69 units and over 150 skills, beginning with basic introductions and progressing to conversations, family vocabulary, nature, and culture. Learners are introduced to key Hawaiian grammar such as word order, pronouns, and particles.
The vocabulary is introduced gradually, with lots of repetition and usage in context.
Units[edit | edit source]
The Hawaiian course is divided into units, each with 3–5 skills. Each skill includes multiple lessons, and many units feature review skills to reinforce learning.
Fun Facts[edit | edit source]
- Hawaiian uses only 13 letters: A, E, I, O, U, H, K, L, M, N, P, W, and the ʻokina (ʻ).
- The ʻokina is a glottal stop and is considered a separate consonant.
- Duolingo’s course also emphasizes proper pronunciation and cultural respect.