We going makai fo surf
Meaning: toward the ocean
Pronunciation: mah-KAI
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Meaning
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toward the ocean
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What does "We going makai fo surf" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"We going makai fo surf" means "toward the ocean" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "We going makai fo surf"?
"We going makai fo surf" is pronounced "mah-KAI". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "We going makai fo surf"?
"We going makai fo surf" is a directions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
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"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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