Dancing 'auana

Meaning: modern hula

Pronunciation: ah-WAH-nah

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Meaning

• modern hula

"Dancing 'auana" means "modern hula" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

"Dancing 'auana" is pronounced "ah-WAH-nah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

"Dancing 'auana" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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