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Hawaiian typing test — ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Practice typing Hawaiian sentences with ʻokina and kahakō. Set up Hawaiian input before starting, then measure your speed and accuracy with a one, three, or five minute test.
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Copy the Hawaiian text exactly, including ʻokina, kahakō, capitals and punctuation.
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi · QWERTY with Hawaiian input
Hawaiian QWERTY keyboard and diacritics
Hawaiian input uses a QWERTY base with access to ʻokina (ʻ, U+02BB) and the vowels ā, ē, ī, ō and ū. The guide shows base key positions; a highlighted vowel may require a modifier to add its kahakō.
- Windows: add the Hawaiian keyboard in language and keyboard settings. With it active, use the apostrophe key for ʻokina and Right Alt plus a vowel for kahakō.
- macOS: add Hawaiian in Keyboard → Input Sources. With it active, use the apostrophe key for ʻokina and Option plus a vowel for kahakō.
- On a phone: enable a keyboard or input method that supports Hawaiian. Test ʻ and all five vowels with kahakō before starting; availability varies by device.
This page cannot change your device keyboard. A straight apostrophe is not the ʻokina. Plain vowels do not replace vowels with kahakō. These distinctions count in your result.
Practice Hawaiian spelling accurately
The passages use everyday sentences about ʻohana, school, reading and caring for the ʻāina. This is Hawaiian language practice, rather than an English passage about Hawaiʻi.
ʻOkina is a letter. Kahakō mark long vowels. Copy both carefully: a missing mark changes the written word and counts as a typing error.
How the score works
WPM uses a standard five characters per word, including spaces. It is a typing measurement, not a literal count of Hawaiian words.
Equivalent precomposed and combining forms of vowels with kahakō are normalized before scoring. A plain apostrophe remains different from ʻ. Start with one minute and build accuracy before trying a longer session.
Hawaiian typing questions
Is this test in Hawaiian?
Yes. The practice sentences are in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. Instructions are in English to help learners configure their keyboard.
Which ʻokina does the test use?
The test uses ʻ, Unicode U+02BB. A straight apostrophe or a curly quotation mark is a different character.
Do kahakō count toward accuracy?
Yes. Ā and A are different letters for matching purposes. Copy every kahakō shown in the passage.
What keyboard does the guide show?
A QWERTY base with Hawaiian input. ʻOkina appears at the apostrophe key position. Use your system modifier to enter vowels with kahakō.
Is this test free?
Yes. Choose one, three or five minutes without an account or payment.
How is WPM calculated?
The measurement uses five characters, including spaces, per standard word, adjusted for elapsed time.
Is the certificate an official Hawaiian language qualification?
No. It records a self-administered typing result. It does not certify fluency, language proficiency or employer approval.
Can I practice Hawaiian typing on my phone?
Enable Hawaiian input before starting. Check that your keyboard can enter ʻ, ā, ē, ī, ō and ū. Touchscreen results should be compared with other touchscreen sessions.