Respect 'aumakua
Meaning: family guardian
Pronunciation: OW-mah-koo-ah
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What does "Respect 'aumakua" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Respect 'aumakua" means "family guardian" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Respect 'aumakua"?
"Respect 'aumakua" is pronounced "OW-mah-koo-ah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Respect 'aumakua"?
"Respect 'aumakua" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
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"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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