Can tell he one malihini
Meaning: newcomer
cultural
beginner
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newcomer
What does "Can tell he one malihini" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Can tell he one malihini" means "newcomer" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Can tell he one malihini"?
"Can tell he one malihini" is pronounced "mah-lee-HEE-nee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Can tell he one malihini"?
"Can tell he one malihini" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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