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Da house stay mauka side

Meaning: toward the mountains

Pronunciation: MAU-kah
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Meaning

toward the mountains

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What does "Da house stay mauka side" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Da house stay mauka side" means "toward the mountains" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Da house stay mauka side"?

"Da house stay mauka side" is pronounced "MAU-kah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

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"Da house stay mauka side" is a directions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"The word 'stay' is frequently used as a progressive marker, like 'He stay eating' for 'He is eating'."

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"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."

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