uʻi
Meaning: beautiful
Usage: Used across Hawaii to compliment someone as beautiful, pretty, or handsome (often heard as "wahine uʻi" for a pretty girl).
"Ho, dat wahine stay real uʻi!"
"Look how uʻi you look all dress up fo' da lūʻau."
Origin: Hawaiian uʻi (youthful, handsome, pretty, beautiful).
What does "uʻi" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"uʻi" means "beautiful" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Used across Hawaii to compliment someone as beautiful, pretty, or handsome (often heard as "wahine uʻi" for a pretty girl)..
How do you pronounce "uʻi"?
"uʻi" is pronounced "OO-ee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "uʻi" in a sentence?
Example: "Ho, dat wahine stay real uʻi!"
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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