kahakai
Meaning: the beach
Pronunciation: kah-hah-KAI
nature
intermediate
Meaning
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the beach
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seashore
•
coastline
Usage: Beach or seashore
Examples
"Let's go down to da kahakai"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: Hawaiian
Frequently Asked Questions
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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