Moi was reserved for ali'i
Meaning: Pacific threadfin fish
What does "Moi was reserved for ali'i" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Moi was reserved for ali'i" means "Pacific threadfin fish" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Moi was reserved for ali'i"?
"Moi was reserved for ali'i" is pronounced "MOH-ee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Moi was reserved for ali'i"?
"Moi was reserved for ali'i" is a food expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
Da lū'au get lomi-lomi salmon
salted salmon tomato and onion salad
Aunty make da best kūlolo
steamed taro and coconut pudding
Caught one big a'u today!
marlin
Caught one monster ulua off da rocks
giant trevally
Da 'opihi man risk his life picking 'opihi
type of limpet
Fresh aku for sale
skipjack tuna
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