ʻaʻā
Meaning: rough, jagged lava
"No walk barefoot on da ʻaʻā, brah, going cut up your feet."
Origin: Hawaiian (also adopted into geology worldwide)
What does "ʻaʻā" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"ʻaʻā" means "rough, jagged lava" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "ʻaʻā"?
"ʻaʻā" is pronounced "ah-AH". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "ʻaʻā" in a sentence?
Example: "No walk barefoot on da ʻaʻā, brah, going cut up your feet."
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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