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sea urchin
What does "Watch out wana!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Watch out wana!" means "sea urchin" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Watch out wana!"?
"Watch out wana!" is pronounced "VAH-nah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Watch out wana!"?
"Watch out wana!" is a animals expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
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