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Also Known As:
'Ōlelo Hawai'i, 'Ōlelo Hawai'i Makuahine
Dialects & Varieties
The teaching and learning of Hawaiian in mainstream educational contexts in Hawai‘i: Time for change?
The teaching and learning of Hawaiian in mainstream educational contexts in Hawai‘i: Time for change?
Severely Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
500-1,000
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 5
A small percentage of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing very rapidly.
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Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 4
Used mainly only in the home and/or with family, and may not be the primary language even in these domains for many community members.
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Transmission
Transmission 4
Many of the grandparent generation speak the language, but younger people generally do not.
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Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
No results found.
Second-language speakers and learners
2,000-3,000
Semi-speakers or rememberers
No results found.
Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
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Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
"In 1978, the US-backed State of Hawai‘i convened a constitutional convention in which its constitution was amended to designate both Hawaiian and English as the official languages of that government entity. However, although there have been some significant gains in support since 1978, this endorsement has largely carried little meaning."
Location and Context
Countries
Hawaii, particularly Niʻihau and Kauai.
Location Description
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Government Support
Co-official language of State of Hawaii (with English)
Institutional Support
Numerous language immersion programs; support from University of Hawaii system
Speakers' Attitude
No results found.
Other Languages Used By The Community
English, Hawaiʻi Creole English ("Pidgin")
Number of Other Language Speakers:
Nearly all
Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
Roman-based
Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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