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plate lunch

Meaning: local meal combo

Pronunciation: PLAYT-lunch
food beginner

Meaning

local meal combo

Usage: Refers to a local meal combo, typically consisting of a protein (like kalua pig or chicken katsu), two scoops of rice, and macaroni salad. It's a staple of Hawaiian cuisine and a symbol of local culture.

Examples

"Order plate lunch"

"I wen' get plate lunch from L&L, so ono!"

"You like share my plate lunch, yeah?"

Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: Evolved from the diverse immigrant communities who worked on the sugar plantations and needed a filling, affordable meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "plate lunch" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"plate lunch" means "local meal combo" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Refers to a local meal combo, typically consisting of a protein (like kalua pig or chicken katsu), two scoops of rice, and macaroni salad. It's a staple of Hawaiian cuisine and a symbol of local culture..

How do you pronounce "plate lunch"?

"plate lunch" is pronounced "PLAYT-lunch". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "plate lunch" in a sentence?

Example: "Order plate lunch"

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Pidgin Grammar Tip

"Questions in Pidgin often use a rising intonation at the end of a statement rather than changing word order."

Local Culture Fact

"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."

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