Pidgin, brah! What's the meaning of Makai in Hawaii?
PRONUNCIATION: mah-kye
DEFINITION: seaward, towards the ocean
USAGE: Da hotel stay makai, wit' one awesome ocean view.
ENGLISH: The hotel is located towards the ocean, with a great ocean view.
Now that you know what Makai means and you have the translation of Makai in English. You can learn about Hawaiian Pidgin, sometimes called Hawaiian Slang, is a colorful and creative dialect from Hawaii that emerged from the many ethnic cultures attempting to communicate across their diverse languages. Some might call this a language barrier, but in Hawaii it became a recipe for creativity and self-expression. Like know more? Explore Hawaiian Pidgin History
Want to get "Makai" on a shirt or hoodie?
We'll make the design and tell you when it is ready. No obligations!
Request this design
