makuahine
Meaning: mother
"My makuahine stay teaching hula tonight, so I gotta pick up da kids."
Origin: Hawaiian: makua (parent) + wahine (woman)
What does "makuahine" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"makuahine" means "mother" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "makuahine"?
"makuahine" is pronounced "mah-koo-ah-HEE-neh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "makuahine" in a sentence?
Example: "My makuahine stay teaching hula tonight, so I gotta pick up da kids."
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