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Hawaiian temple
What does "Ancient heiau!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Ancient heiau!" means "Hawaiian temple" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Ancient heiau!"?
"Ancient heiau!" is pronounced "HEY-ow". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Ancient heiau!"?
"Ancient heiau!" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
"A 'Hui' is a club, association, or group of people working toward a common goal."
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