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Go swim kai

Meaning: ocean

Pronunciation: KAI
nature beginner
nature hawaiian

Meaning

ocean

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What does "Go swim kai" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Go swim kai" means "ocean" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Go swim kai"?

"Go swim kai" is pronounced "KAI". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Go swim kai"?

"Go swim kai" is a nature expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."

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

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