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going go (GO-in GO)

sometimes: goin go, gon go

Verb Future tense marker indicating an intention or plan to depart or do something; will go.

"We goin go beach tomorrow if da wedda stay good."

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alu alu (ah-loo-AH-loo)

sometimes: alualu, ʻaluʻalu

Adjective Baggy, loose-fitting, or sagging, usually referring to clothing or skin.

"Eh, why you wearing one alu alu shirt like that, you going paint the house or what?"

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hard (HAHD)

sometimes: hahd

Adjective Difficult, challenging, or tough to accomplish.

"Stay hard fo' do"

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kuleana (koo-lay-AH-nah)

Noun Right, privilege, concern, responsibility, or personal business.

"No make all pilau, dis my kuleana "

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honua (hoh-NOO-ah)

Noun The Earth, world, or flat level ground, encompassing the land, sea, and mountains.

"Mālama da honua, it's our kuleana."

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hana okolele (HAH-nah oh-koh-LEH-leh)

sometimes: hana ʻokolele, hana okole, hana'okolele

Idiom You're in trouble; a taunt used to warn someone that they are about to be scolded or punished.

"Hana okolele when mom finds out"

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