on-shore (on-SHORE)
sometimes: onshore, on shore
Noun Wind blowing from the ocean toward the land, often creating choppy or messy conditions for surfing and fishing.
"On-shore winds stay messy for surfing"
mahimahi (MAH-hee-MAH-hee)
sometimes: mahi mahi, mahi, mahi-mahi
Noun The common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus), a popular and highly prized eating fish in Hawaii, known for its firm white flesh.
"Eh, we goin' grill some mahimahi fo' dinnah tonight!"
anden (an-DEN)
sometimes: an den, and then
Idiom And then; so what happens next; what else?
"Oh, you go get one job, anden? You get one car?"
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"
get? (GET)
sometimes: get, you get, you get?
Expression Do you have it?; Is it available?; Is there any?
"Ho, get da kine?"
apple banana (AP-pul bah-NAH-nah)
sometimes: apple bananas, Brazilian banana
Noun A small, stout, and exceptionally sweet variety of banana commonly grown in Hawaii, known for its slight apple-like tang and firm texture.
"Eh, you went grab da apple bananas from da farmers market or what?"