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kahakai

Meaning: the beach

Pronunciation: kah-hah-KAI
nature intermediate

Meaning

the beach
seashore
coastline

Usage: Beach or seashore

Examples

"Let's go down to da kahakai"

Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: Hawaiian

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What does "kahakai" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"kahakai" means "the beach" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Beach or seashore.

How do you pronounce "kahakai"?

"kahakai" is pronounced "kah-hah-KAI". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "kahakai" in a sentence?

Example: "Let's go down to da kahakai"

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