tutu kane
Meaning: grandfather
Usage: An affectionate and respectful term for a grandfather or elderly male figure in the ohana.
"Tutu kane wen teach me how for throw net fishing."
"My tutu kane get choke stories about old Hawaii."
Origin: Hawaiian (tūtū = grandparent, kāne = male)
What does "tutu kane" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"tutu kane" means "grandfather" in Hawaiian Pidgin. An affectionate and respectful term for a grandfather or elderly male figure in the ohana..
How do you pronounce "tutu kane"?
"tutu kane" is pronounced "TOO-too KAH-nay". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "tutu kane" in a sentence?
Example: "Tutu kane wen teach me how for throw net fishing."
"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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