kona
Meaning: leeward
Usage: Kona refers to the leeward, dry side of an island, or the winds that come from that direction. It's often associated with sunny weather.
"Kona winds stay blowing hot today"
"Da kona side get all da sunshine."
"Da Kona winds blowin' today."
Origin: This word is from the Hawaiian language, and it is a directional term.
What does "kona" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"kona" means "leeward" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Kona refers to the leeward, dry side of an island, or the winds that come from that direction. It's often associated with sunny weather..
How do you pronounce "kona"?
"kona" is pronounced "KO-nah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "kona" in a sentence?
Example: "Kona winds stay blowing hot today"
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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