Watch out for da pōhaku in da water
Meaning: rock
What does "Watch out for da pōhaku in da water" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Watch out for da pōhaku in da water" means "rock" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Watch out for da pōhaku in da water"?
"Watch out for da pōhaku in da water" is pronounced "po-HAH-koo". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Watch out for da pōhaku in da water"?
"Watch out for da pōhaku in da water" is a nature expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"The word 'da kine' is a versatile placeholder used when you can't remember a specific word."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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