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taro
What does "We pounding kalo fo make poi" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"We pounding kalo fo make poi" means "taro" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "We pounding kalo fo make poi"?
"We pounding kalo fo make poi" is pronounced "KAH-loh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "We pounding kalo fo make poi"?
"We pounding kalo fo make poi" is a food 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'."
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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