Da kai stay rough

Meaning: ocean

Pronunciation: KAI

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Meaning

• ocean

"Da kai stay rough" means "ocean" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

"Da kai stay rough" is pronounced "KAI". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

"Da kai stay rough" is a nature expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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mountain

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"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."

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