plate lunch
Meaning: local meal combo
Meaning
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 & Local Culture Corner
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 kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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