All of the computer “wikis” are based on the Hawaiian word including “Wikipedia.”Ĩ. “Ok, get it done wiki-wiki.” Wiki once means fast and twice means super fast. Wiki-wiki just sounds so cool but people don’t really use it…try using it jokingly to tell someone to hurry up.

“Did you know there is a puka in your shirt?” You can also fill in the pukas on a document or fix the pukas in your sail.ħ. “I don’t enjoy working with Sally she’s so high maka maka.”Ħ. High maka maka is a great expression and difficult to translate. Hele on means get out of here/move along. Pau hana hana is when you are off for Aloha Friday (TGIF) afternoon and ready for a beer.Ĥ. “When will the construction be pau?” Ask your child if they are pau with their meal. You can easily throw this one in everyday transactions. If you are complimenting something and can’t think of a proper superlative, or to replace the tired out “awesome,” just call it “da kine.”ģ. Da kine: If you can’t think of the word, da kine is a useful substitute. “We’re going to the other side of the island today, want to come holo-holo with us?”Ģ.

When in Hawaii, using a few Hawaiian and Pidgin expressions shows respect for our culture and keeps the language alive while spicing up the vocabulary…here are a few of my favorites along with some tips:ĭouble Shaka Mixed Plate Vocabulary Wordsġ. Hawaii 20 Easy Ways to Speak Mo’ Bettah Pidgin Today

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