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kalua stay to bake in an imu

Meaning: to bake in an imu

Pronunciation: kah-LOO-ah
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Meaning

• to bake in an imu

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What does "kalua stay to bake in an imu" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"kalua stay to bake in an imu" means "to bake in an imu" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "kalua stay to bake in an imu"?

"kalua stay to bake in an imu" is pronounced "kah-LOO-ah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "kalua stay to bake in an imu"?

"kalua stay to bake in an imu" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"Questions in Pidgin often use a rising intonation at the end of a statement rather than changing word order."

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"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."

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