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Get gai for dinner tonight

Meaning: chicken

Pronunciation: GAI
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Meaning

chicken

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What does "Get gai for dinner tonight" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Get gai for dinner tonight" means "chicken" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Get gai for dinner tonight"?

"Get gai for dinner tonight" is pronounced "GAI". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Get gai for dinner tonight"?

"Get gai for dinner tonight" is a food expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."

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"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."

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