Donna Vivian

In Hawaiian Pidgin people say Mahalo for “thank you”, a Hawaiian word everyone in Hawaii uses.

The Hawaiian phrase for “my baby” is kuʻu pēpē. This phrase is used to refer specifically to one’s own infant child.

The Hawaiian word for salt is paʻakai. paʻakai refers to the chemical substance sodium chloride.

The English word ‘home’ can be translated into Hawaiian as kauhale or home.

The Hawaiian word for watermelon is ipu haole. ipu haole is the noun used to refer to the watermelon fruit.

The Hawaiian word for bad luck is pakalaki. pakalaki is a noun used to refer to misfortune.

The phrase beautiful girl is said in Hawaiian as kaikamahine uʻi. This phrase is used to describe a young woman or girl who is physically attractive.

In Hawaiian Pidgin a common way to say “bye” is Laters.

The Hawaiian word for “gift” is makana. makana is a noun used to describe something that is given to another person voluntarily and without any charge.

The Hawaiian word for energetic is ikaika. ikaika is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is possessing, exerting or displaying energy.