E kala mai, can pass?
Meaning: excuse me
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excuse me
What does "E kala mai, can pass?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"E kala mai, can pass?" means "excuse me" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "E kala mai, can pass?"?
"E kala mai, can pass?" is pronounced "eh-KAH-lah-MY". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "E kala mai, can pass?"?
"E kala mai, can pass?" is a greetings expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
"The concept of 'Ohana' means family, but can also include close friends and the broader community."
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