We hanai him like family
Meaning: to adopt
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to adopt
What does "We hanai him like family" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"We hanai him like family" means "to adopt" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "We hanai him like family"?
"We hanai him like family" is pronounced "hah-NYE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "We hanai him like family"?
"We hanai him like family" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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