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yeah you (yea-YOU)

sometimes: yea you, yeah u

Idiom You are absolutely right; I strongly agree with you.

"Yeah you, dat's exactly what happened."

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puaa (poo-AH-ah)

sometimes: puaʻa, pua'a

Noun A pig, swine, or pork meat, often referring to wild boars hunted in the mountains or the centerpiece of a traditional luau.

"puaa stay pig, pork"

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a hui hou malama pono (ah HOO-ee HOH MAH-lah-mah POH-noh)

sometimes: a hui hou mālama pono, ahuihou malama pono

Idiom Farewell and take care; until we meet again, take good care of yourself.

"Eh, we gotta get going before the ferry leaves, so a hui hou malama pono, you guys."

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Eh, chance 'um (eh, CHANS-um)

sometimes: chance um, chance 'em, chance em

Idiom Take a chance or risk it.

"Eh, chance 'um, no scared!"

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kahu (KAH-hoo)

Noun A reverend, pastor, priest, or spiritual leader; traditionally a guardian, keeper, or caretaker.

"Kahu Kaleo wen marry my parents."

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fa’amolemole (fah-ah-moh-leh-MOH-leh)

sometimes: fa'amolemole, faamolemole, faʻamolemole

Expression Please; a polite Samoan request commonly used in Hawaii's local communities.

"Fa'amolemole, can I get one mo scoop shave ice?"

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