mahalo nui
Meaning: thank you very much
Usage: "Mahalo nui" is a very common and versatile phrase in Pidgin, used to express sincere gratitude. It can be used in a wide variety of situations, from thanking someone for a small favor to expressing appreciation for a significant act of kindness or support.
"Mahalo nui for da help brah"
"Mahalo nui fo' comin' to my party, guys!"
"I wen' get da job! Mahalo nui to everyone who supported me."
Origin: This phrase is a direct borrowing from the Hawaiian language, where "mahalo" means "thank you" and "nui" means "big" or "much". The combination emphasizes the depth of gratitude.
What does "mahalo nui" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"mahalo nui" means "thank you very much" in Hawaiian Pidgin. "Mahalo nui" is a very common and versatile phrase in Pidgin, used to express sincere gratitude. It can be used in a wide variety of situations, from thanking someone for a small favor to expressing appreciation for a significant act of kindness or support..
How do you pronounce "mahalo nui"?
"mahalo nui" is pronounced "mah-hah-low NOO-ee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "mahalo nui" in a sentence?
Example: "Mahalo nui for da help brah"
mahalo
thank you, appreciate, admire, esteem
mahalo nui loa
thank you very much, deep gratitude, heartfelt thanks
bline
really?, is that so?, you serious?
'a'ole
no, not, not at all
'ae
yes
accidentally on purpose
doing something on purpose but making it look accidental
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