moopuna stay grandchild, descendant

Meaning: grandchild, descendant

Pronunciation: moh-oh-POO-nah

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Meaning

• grandchild, descendant

"moopuna stay grandchild, descendant" means "grandchild, descendant" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

"moopuna stay grandchild, descendant" is pronounced "moh-oh-POO-nah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

"moopuna stay grandchild, descendant" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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