Pidgin, brah! What's the meaning of Hau in Hawaii?
PRONUNCIATION: how
DEFINITION: A type of bush related to hibiscus, with many thick, dense branches, that can be impossible to pass through. Can be used to make cordage or rope.
USAGE: We wen use hau fo tie down da canoe.
ENGLISH: We used hau cordage to secure the canoe.
Now that you know what Hau means and you have the translation of Hau in English. You can learn about Hawaiian Pidgin, sometimes called Hawaiian Slang, is a colorful and creative dialect from Hawaii that emerged from the many ethnic cultures attempting to communicate across their diverse languages. Some might call this a language barrier, but in Hawaii it became a recipe for creativity and self-expression. Like know more? Explore Hawaiian Pidgin History
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