Listen kupuna
Meaning: elder
family
beginner
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elder
What does "Listen kupuna" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Listen kupuna" means "elder" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Listen kupuna"?
"Listen kupuna" is pronounced "koo-POO-nah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Listen kupuna"?
"Listen kupuna" is a family expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Questions in Pidgin often use a rising intonation at the end of a statement rather than changing word order."
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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