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Big Wave Surfing at Pipeline

intermediate
surfingoceanadventurelocalcourage

Story in Pidgin

English Translation

Vocabulary

brah

brother/friend

brah

stay

are/is

stay

charge

attack/go for it

charge

small kid time

childhood

small kid time

ho

wow/expression of amazement

ho

sick

awesome/cool

sick

Cultural Notes

Pipeline on Oahu's North Shore is one of the world's most dangerous and famous surf breaks. Local surfers like Kawika grow up with deep respect for the ocean and often start surfing as young children.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the story "Big Wave Surfing at Pipeline" about?

"Big Wave Surfing at Pipeline" is an authentic Hawaiian Pidgin story that showcases the local language and culture of Hawaii. It includes both the original Pidgin text and an English translation.

What Pidgin words are in this story?

This story features the following Pidgin words: brah, stay, charge, small kid time, ho, sick. Each word includes its English meaning and pronunciation guide.

What difficulty level is this story?

This story is rated as intermediate level. It is suited for learners with some familiarity with Pidgin.

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