pohaku stay a rock

Meaning: a rock

Pronunciation: poh-HAH-koo

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Meaning

• a rock

"pohaku stay a rock" means "a rock" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

"pohaku stay a rock" is pronounced "poh-HAH-koo". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

"pohaku stay a rock" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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