Apache Hive : HPL/SQL - LOWER Function

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Apache Hive : HPL/SQL - LOWER Function

LOWER function converts a string expression to lower case.

Syntax:

LOWER(expression); 

Return Data Type:

STRING

Example:

Convert a string to lower case:

LOWER('ABC');
---
abc

Compatibility: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2, Teradata, PostgreSQL, MySQL and Netezza