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Da menehune built dat wall

Meaning: mythological dwarf people

Pronunciation: meh-neh-HOO-neh
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Meaning

mythological dwarf people

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What does "Da menehune built dat wall" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Da menehune built dat wall" means "mythological dwarf people" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

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"Da menehune built dat wall" is pronounced "meh-neh-HOO-neh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

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"Da menehune built dat wall" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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