malasada
Meaning: Portuguese doughnut
Meaning
Usage: Refers to a Portuguese doughnut, a deep-fried, hole-less dough. It's a famous treat. It's a food.
Examples
"Leonard's get da best malasadas"
"Malasadas, fresh outta da fryer!"
"I get one malasada, you like one?"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: From Portuguese cuisine, reflecting the influence of Portuguese immigrants on Hawaiian food culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "malasada" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"malasada" means "Portuguese doughnut" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Refers to a Portuguese doughnut, a deep-fried, hole-less dough. It's a famous treat. It's a food..
How do you pronounce "malasada"?
"malasada" is pronounced "mah-lah-SAH-dah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "malasada" in a sentence?
Example: "Leonard's get da best malasadas"
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"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
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"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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