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Listen to da kūpuna, they get wisdom

Meaning: elder

Pronunciation: koo-POO-nah
people intermediate
people hawaiian family respect

Meaning

• elder

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What does "Listen to da kūpuna, they get wisdom" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Listen to da kūpuna, they get wisdom" means "elder" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Listen to da kūpuna, they get wisdom"?

"Listen to da kūpuna, they get wisdom" is pronounced "koo-POO-nah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Listen to da kūpuna, they get wisdom"?

"Listen to da kūpuna, they get wisdom" is a people 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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