a hui hou
Meaning: goodbye
Usage: Means goodbye, used to say farewell.
"a hui hou stay goodbye"
"A hui hou, see you tomorrow!"
"Okay, a hui hou, take care."
Origin: Directly from the Hawaiian language, a common and respectful way to say goodbye.
What does "a hui hou" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"a hui hou" means "goodbye" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Means goodbye, used to say farewell..
How do you pronounce "a hui hou"?
"a hui hou" is pronounced "ah-HOO-ee-HOH". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "a hui hou" in a sentence?
Example: "a hui hou stay goodbye"
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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