da kine, da whole kine
Meaning: that thing, the whole thing
Usage: "Da kine, da whole kine" is a versatile Pidgin phrase used to encompass an entire situation, object, or concept without needing to specify details. It's often used when the speaker and listener share an understanding of what's being referred to, or when the specific details are unimportant.
"We need da kine, da whole kine for da party"
"He brought da kine, da whole kine setup"
"Get da kine, da whole kine ready?"
"Eh brah, you get da kine, da whole kine, fo' da beach day?"
"I wen' buy da kine, da whole kine, from da swap meet, cheap!"
Origin: This phrase reflects the Pidgin tendency to simplify and generalize, drawing from various languages and experiences of plantation life. It's a quintessential example of Pidgin's efficiency and adaptability.
What does "da kine, da whole kine" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"da kine, da whole kine" means "that thing, the whole thing" in Hawaiian Pidgin. "Da kine, da whole kine" is a versatile Pidgin phrase used to encompass an entire situation, object, or concept without needing to specify details. It's often used when the speaker and listener share an understanding of what's being referred to, or when the specific details are unimportant..
How do you pronounce "da kine, da whole kine"?
"da kine, da whole kine" is pronounced "dah KYNE, dah WHOLE kyne". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "da kine, da whole kine" in a sentence?
Example: "We need da kine, da whole kine for da party"
da kine
the thing, whatchamacallit
kine
kind, type
ay koodish
exclamation of shock, oh no, good grief, yikes
chee hoo
expression of joy, excitement, exclamation of excitement, woohoo, yeah, joyful shout, celebratory cry, woo hoo
eh, you stay wit' da kine?
hey, are you with that thingamajig?, are you with that thing?, do you have that thing?
what, you like beef?
what, you want to fight?, do you want to fight?
"Using 'mo' before an adjective creates a comparative, like 'mo bettah' for 'better'."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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