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Why is learning Hawaiian with Memrise better than DuoLingo?
Memrise teaches you Hawaiian words and phrases that you’re actually going to use in the real world. Learn vocabulary with word lists created by other users.
How much time will I need to commit to learning Hawaiian?
As much or as little as you like.
We recommend doing a small amount consistently, learning a few words a day goes a long way.
It’s a lot of fun showing off your learning streak to your friends!
Will the Hawaiian lessons be tailored to my language level?
Yes. Each word list contains words and phrases of varying difficulty. You can select which word list to learn based on your skill level and preview each word list before you start learning it.
Can you learn Hawaiian through an app?
Absolutely.
Memrise brings you the full immersive experience for Hawaiian filtered to your level and interests. It’s the best place to get all the quality language practice you need without catching a flight.
Does Memrise offer certificates for learning Hawaiian?
We do not offer certificates for learning Hawaiian with us.
You can however build up your learning streak by completing daily activities and receive points whilst doing so!
Is Memrise a credible app to learn Hawaiian?
Founded in 2010, we now have over 80 million learners successfully learning a language with Memrise.
Our methods are based heavily on research to ensure you acquire a language in the most effective way possible and our content is created by expert linguists.
Read more on our ‘about us’ page.
Is Hawaiian difficult to learn for English speakers?
Hawaiian is considered moderately challenging for English speakers, broadly sitting in the Category II to III range with an estimated 900 to 1,100 hours to reach professional proficiency. It is a Polynesian language related to Māori and Samoan, with a relatively small phonetic inventory of just 13 letters — making pronunciation one of the more straightforward aspects of the language. Grammar uses a verb-initial sentence structure and a system of particles to indicate tense and grammatical relationships, which is structurally unfamiliar to English speakers, though less complex than many other languages in this difficulty bracket. Vocabulary shares no roots with English, though some Hawaiian words have entered everyday American English — aloha, wiki, and ukulele among them. Memrise structures Hawaiian learning around high-frequency vocabulary and everyday phrases, helping learners build a practical foundation in one of the world's most culturally significant Polynesian languages progressively.
How long does it take to learn Hawaiian?
Hawaiian sits in the Category II to III range, with an estimated 900 to 1,100 hours to reach professional proficiency — broadly comparable to Māori, its closest Polynesian relative. The verb-initial grammar and particle system take time to internalise, and vocabulary offers no shortcuts from English beyond a handful of widely borrowed words. That said, Hawaiian has one of the smallest phonetic inventories of any language — just 13 letters — making pronunciation consistently straightforward, and the grammar has no verb conjugations or noun cases, which removes significant structural complexity. Memrise focuses lessons on high-frequency vocabulary and everyday phrases, helping learners build a practical foundation in one of the world's most culturally significant Polynesian languages steadily and progressively.