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pork bun
What does "Buy manapua" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Buy manapua" means "pork bun" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Buy manapua"?
"Buy manapua" is pronounced "mah-nah-POO-ah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Buy manapua"?
"Buy manapua" is a food expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Questions in Pidgin often use a rising intonation at the end of a statement rather than changing word order."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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