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mullet fish
What does "Da 'ama'ama stay good" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Da 'ama'ama stay good" means "mullet fish" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Da 'ama'ama stay good"?
"Da 'ama'ama stay good" is pronounced "ah-mah-AH-mah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Da 'ama'ama stay good"?
"Da 'ama'ama stay good" is a food 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'."
"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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