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We going makai fo surf

Meaning: toward the ocean

Pronunciation: mah-KAI
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Meaning

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!

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"We going makai fo surf" is a directions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."

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