ʻōhiʻa ʻai
Meaning: mountain apple
"We wen go pick mountain apple—da ʻōhiʻa ʻai stay ripe already."
Origin: Hawaiian (Polynesian canoe plant Syzygium malaccense)
What does "ʻōhiʻa ʻai" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"ʻōhiʻa ʻai" means "mountain apple" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "ʻōhiʻa ʻai"?
"ʻōhiʻa ʻai" is pronounced "oh-HEE-ah EYE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "ʻōhiʻa ʻai" in a sentence?
Example: "We wen go pick mountain apple—da ʻōhiʻa ʻai stay ripe already."
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