kahuna
Meaning: expert
Usage: A Kahuna is a person with expert knowledge, skill, or authority in a particular field, often with spiritual or traditional significance. They are highly respected for their mastery.
"He one kahuna"
"He one kahuna in da art of surfing."
"Da kahuna know all da secrets of da island."
Origin: The term 'kahuna' originates from the Hawaiian language, where it refers to a specialist or expert in a specific area, such as healing, navigation, or crafts.
What does "kahuna" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"kahuna" means "expert" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A Kahuna is a person with expert knowledge, skill, or authority in a particular field, often with spiritual or traditional significance. They are highly respected for their mastery..
How do you pronounce "kahuna"?
"kahuna" is pronounced "kah-HOO-nah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "kahuna" in a sentence?
Example: "He one kahuna"
hapa haole
part white, half white, half Caucasian
kamaaina
local resident, child of the land, longtime resident, native-born
kanaka
Hawaiian person
kāne
man, husband, male
tūtū
grandmother, grandfather, grandparent, grandma, grandpa, old lady
wahine
woman
"The word 'da kine' is a versatile placeholder used when you can't remember a specific word."
"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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