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Plenty malihini at Waikiki

Meaning: newcomer

Pronunciation: mah-lee-HEE-nee
cultural beginner
slang hawaiian

Meaning

newcomer

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What does "Plenty malihini at Waikiki" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Plenty malihini at Waikiki" means "newcomer" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Plenty malihini at Waikiki"?

"Plenty malihini at Waikiki" is pronounced "mah-lee-HEE-nee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

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"Plenty malihini at Waikiki" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"The word 'stay' is frequently used as a progressive marker, like 'He stay eating' for 'He is eating'."

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

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