hapai
Meaning: pregnant
Pronunciation: hah-PIE
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Meaning
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pregnant
Usage: Pregnancy
Examples
"My sistah stay hapai"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: Hawaiian
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "hapai" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"hapai" means "pregnant" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Pregnancy.
How do you pronounce "hapai"?
"hapai" is pronounced "hah-PIE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "hapai" in a sentence?
Example: "My sistah stay hapai"
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Pidgin & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
Local Culture Fact
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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