"Hello Kaʻiulani."
Translation:Aloha e Kaʻiulani.
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Use the Dictionary. It has audio and DL has it available for everyone.
https://www.duolingo.com/dictionary/Hawaiian/ka%CA%BBiulani/b42f976261f704d791aba2e5b967c306
If you grew up speaking Maori, I suspect you'd find learning Hawaiian to be easy. Polynesian languages are structured very, very differently from English. Learning your first Polynesian language entails unlearning a lot of assumptions you weren't even aware you were making, then constructing many new, unfamiliar categories.
Expect progress to be slow, but worth it. Languages are tightly intertwined with their cultures. You can't really learn a culture without learning the language.
Those small words with 1, 2, and 3 letters often have many meanings and uses. The two words e in that sentence have different uses and meanings. The first one that is capitalized preceded the verb and makes it a command - "Speak!" The second word e before the name shows that the person is talking directly to Kawika and is addressing Kawika by name. "Speak, Kawika!" These two words have no direct translation into English, but they are needed in those situations.
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Imperative E
E is used before an action to signify a command or a suggestion. When you say, "E hele!", you're telling someone to "Go!"
Vocative E
E is used before a noun (usually a person) to indicate that the person is being addressed.
Ex. Mahalo, e Kawika. (Thanks, Kawika.) ➜ You are saying thanks to Kawika.
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Take the time to read the Tips section when it is available for the various skills. Take the time to go through the dictionary section, most of which also includes audio. As Kelii explained, countless times, the "e" has a place in 'Ōlelo Hawai'i
E Imperative E
E is used before an action to signify a command or a suggestion. When you say, "E hele!", you're telling someone to "Go!"
Vocative E
E is used before a noun (usually a person) to indicate that the person is being addressed.
Ex. Mahalo, e Kawika. (Thanks, Kawika.) ➜ You are saying thanks to Kawika.