danjah
Meaning: danger
Usage: Pidgin pronunciation of "danger", used both as a noun and as an adjective meaning "dangerous", often as a warning.
"No go out dea, da current stay danjah today."
"Dat road get danjah curves, so slow down."
"Watch out, brah, danjah!"
Origin: English "danger"; Pidgin turns the final -er into -ah, as in braddah and sistah.
What does "danjah" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"danjah" means "danger" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Pidgin pronunciation of "danger", used both as a noun and as an adjective meaning "dangerous", often as a warning..
How do you pronounce "danjah"?
"danjah" is pronounced "DANE-jah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "danjah" in a sentence?
Example: "No go out dea, da current stay danjah today."
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