'ulu
Meaning: breadfruit
Pronunciation: OO-loo
food
intermediate
Meaning
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breadfruit
Usage: Breadfruit
Examples
"We cooking 'ulu tonight"
"Ulu stay ready fo pick"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: Hawaiian
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "'ulu" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"'ulu" means "breadfruit" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Breadfruit.
How do you pronounce "'ulu"?
"'ulu" is pronounced "OO-loo". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "'ulu" in a sentence?
Example: "We cooking 'ulu tonight"
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Pidgin & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
Local Culture Fact
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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