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Hawaiian Style
Talk
Local Style
The
tongue of Hawaiian natives is referred to as "Pidgin". A culture lies
behind Hawaiian Pidgin and it seems to rub off on those who stay for any length of time.
For a mainlanders and visitor from any part of the world, it can be a real
challenge to understand, but for those who live here, it is a part of island life. Pidgin
is a delightful and unique form of communication.
We
have composed a Glossary of some common Pidgin terms and Hawaiian words and phrases. Here is just a sampling of what you may hear when
you visit Hawaii that you may soon come to understand and use yourself during your visit
to the islands:
The
Hawaiian language consists of only thirteen letters. The consonants include h, k, l, m, n,
p, w, and okina (a
symbol that looks similar to an apostrophe). Consequently, Hawaiian words have many
vowels. Every word or syllable
ends in a vowel. Here are some words to get you started in the Hawaiian language
DA LIST
| Aloha |
Love, Welcome, Hello, Farewell |
| Akamai |
Smart, sharp, someone who can figure
out what is going on. |
| Aina |
Land |
| Aunty |
Aunt, all elderly females are
considere aunties in Hawaiia, a sign of respect |
| Bento |
Japanese style box lunch, steamed
rice served with Japanese style beef, chicken, pork, fish or whatever. |
| Bodda You |
Are you bothered by this? |
| Brah |
Your friend or buddy |
| Braddah |
Brother |
| Brok ' Da Mout |
Tastes Delicous |
| Chicken Skin |
Local name for goosebumps. |
| Da Kine |
Anything to which you are referring
when you can't remember what it is. It takes a certain amount of telepathy
to figure out what da kine refers to. Similiar to mainland's
"whatjamacallit" |
| Diamond Head |
Toward Diamond Head, a well known
landmark in Hawaii  |
| Ewa |
Toward Ewa Beach, opposite of
Diamond Head |
| Fut |
Passing Gas Hawaiian style |
| Grind |
To eat. Grinds; food. |
| Gecko |
Lizard often found in
local homes, good for eating insects and said to bring good luck.
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| Geev'um |
Give it to them, go for it. |
| Gon Fonit |
What you say when you hit your thumb |
| Hana |
Work |
| Hana Hou |
Encore, do it again, repeat or
replay. |
| Hale |
House |
| Haole |
Caucasian |
| Hapa Haole |
Part-White , part Hawaiian Person |
| Ho Brah |
Prelude to describing something amazing i.e..event, thing,
great looking guy, beautiful woman |
| Howzit |
Local for Aloha or how are you?. |
| Huli |
Turn over, as in huli-huli chicken,
a local rotisserie style chicken used in fundraisers. |
| Huhu |
Angry |
| Hapai |
Pregnant |
| Huhu |
To be angry or upset |
| I'a |
Fish |
| "Ike |
To see |
| Ka |
The |
| Kane |
Male, Boy or man |
| Kama'aina |
Local person; born & raised in
Hawaii, or having lived in the islands long enough to be "local." |
| Kau Kau |
Food |
| Kalanianaole |
Principal highway on Oahu. |
| Keiki |
Child |
| Kamehameha |
“Kamehameha the Great",
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| Kala |
Money |
| Kapu |
Forbidden, Keep out! |
| Kuleana |
Right, privilege, title to property |
| Kapakahi |
Lop Sided, Crooked, Sideways |
| Luau |
An Hawaiian Feast |
| Lua |
Bathroom |
| Lei |
Necklace of flowers, leaves, shells,
etc.  |
| Lomi |
Massage, as in lomi salmon, a local
delicacy of massaged salted salmon and onions and tomatoes, which is mixed by hand |
| Loco Moco |
Local breakfast favorite; steamed
rice, topped with a hamburger patty and fried egg, smothered in brown gravy; tabasco sauce
optional. |
| Lolo |
Dummy, crazy |
| LikeLike |
Principal highway on Oahu (Tunnel) |
| Malihini |
Newcomer |
| Makai |
Toward to Ocean |
| Makua |
Parent |
| Manini |
Small, stingy |
| Manu |
Bird
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| Mauka |
Toward the Mountain |
| Moke |
Extremeley large local, and very
tough guy |
| Nani |
Beautiful |
| Nah |
No way! |
| Nohea |
Lovely |
| Nuff Already |
Enough already, stop |
| Not |
Just Kidding, not really |
| No Aak |
Quit Showing off |
| Nui Loa |
Very much, From the bottom of my
heart |
| Okole |
Buttocks |
| Ohana |
Family |
| Opu |
Belly |
| Ona |
Intoxicated |
| Ono |
Yummy, delicious. Variation;
Onolicious. Also a type of fish. |
| Pau |
Done, Finished, complete |
| Puka |
Hole; in something |
| Pali |
Cliff  |
| Pupus |
Hor d'oeuvres, local style includes
sushi, poke (marinated raw fish), teriyaki sticks, dim sum and more. |
| Pau Hana |
Quitting Time |
| Pilikia |
Trouble of any kind, problem,
nuisance |
| Plenny |
Plenty, alot, big amount |
| Plate Lunch |
Local lunch of: 2
scoops rice,scoop of macaroni salad, beef, pork, fish and/or chicken. Served on paper
plate.  |
| Saimin |
Hot clear noodle soup, often
garnished with green onions. |
| Slippahs |
Flip flops, thongs, go-aheads
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| Shaka |
Local hand signal with various
meanings, like "alright", "cool", smooth" etc.  |
| Stick |
Surfboard
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| Shoots |
OK |
| Sistah |
Sister |
| Stink Eye |
Mean, hard or dirty look |
| Talk Story |
Gabfest, gossip, shoot the breeze. |
| Try Move |
Please move out of the way |
| Tita |
Very tough female, Wahine Moke |
| Tutu |
Grandparents |
| Thanks Eh |
Local for Mahalo or thank you. |
| Wa'a |
Canoe |
| Wahine |
Female, Girl or woman |
| Wiki wiki |
Quickly |
Common
Hawaiian Words & Phrases
Aloha-Hello!
Aloha Kakahiaka - Good Morning
Aloha Auina La - Good
Afternoon
Aloha Ahiahi - Good
Evening
Aloha au ia 'oe - I
love you
Aloha nui loa - Very
much love
A hui hou - See you
again
E komo mai-Welcome!
Hele Mai-Walk fast!
Kala mai ia'u - Excuse me
Kahahiaka - Morning
Mahalo - Thank you
Mahalo nui loa!-Thank
you very much!
'A'ole pilikia - You're welcome / No problem
A hui hou - Till we
meet again
Pehea 'oe? - How are
you?
Maika'i no au - I am
fine
'O ia mau no - Same as
usual
'A'ole - No
'Ae - Yes
Kolohe - Rascal
Pupule - Crazy
Akamai - Smart, Clever
Hau'oli La Hanau -
Happy Birthday
Hau'oli Makahiki Hou -
Happy New Year
Mele Kalikimaka -
Merry Christmas
'O wai kou inoa? - What
is your name?
Numbers
1. E Kahi
2. E Lua
3. E Kolu
4. E Ha
5.E Lima
6. E Ono
7. E Hiku
8. E Walu
9. E Iwa
10. Umi
Hula
Pareu - Sarong
Mele - Song/ chant
Ami - dance hip movement
Kahiko - Chant
Hula noho - Singing chant
Auana - Graceful hula
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