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garland of flowers
What does "Fragrant lei!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Fragrant lei!" means "garland of flowers" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Fragrant lei!"?
"Fragrant lei!" is pronounced "LAY". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Fragrant lei!"?
"Fragrant lei!" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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