lū'au
Meaning: Hawaiian feast
Meaning
Usage: Traditional Hawaiian celebration
Examples
"Going to da lū'au tonight"
"We going one luau dis weekend"
"Going to da big lūʻau"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: Hawaiian
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "lū'au" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"lū'au" means "Hawaiian feast" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Traditional Hawaiian celebration.
How do you pronounce "lū'au"?
"lū'au" is pronounced "LOO-ow". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "lū'au" in a sentence?
Example: "Going to da lū'au tonight"
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Pidgin & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
Local Culture Fact
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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