kalbi (KAHL-bee)
sometimes: galbi, kalbi ribs
Noun Korean-style marinated short ribs, typically grilled and served as a staple in local plate lunches or at family barbecues.
"Eh, you went marinate da kalbi for tonight or what?"
randle no can handle (RAN-dull no can HAN-dull)
sometimes: randall no can handle, randle no can, randall no can
Slang Passed out from excessive alcohol or drug consumption; completely incapacitated.
"Where Kimo Stay? In da grass all randle no can handle"
pōhaku (poh-HAH-koo)
sometimes: pohaku
Noun Rock, stone, or boulder.
"Watch out fo' da pōhaku on da trail, you might slip."
akahele (ah-kah-HEH-leh)
Adjective Cautious, careful, or moderate in action.
"Eh, the road going up Haleakalā stay all wet, so akahele when you drive."
awakea (ah-wah-KEH-ah)
Noun Noon or midday.
"We go eat lunch, almost awakea already and the sun stay beating down."
pão doce (POW DOH-see)
sometimes: pao doce, sweet bread, Portuguese sweet bread, pao dos
Noun Portuguese sweet bread; a soft, slightly sweet, egg-rich round loaf of bread brought to Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants, often used for making French toast or eaten warm with butter.
"Get pão doce from da bakery"