Pidgin, brah! What's the meaning of Menehune in Hawaii?
PRONUNCIATION: meh-neh-hoo-neh
DEFINITION: an ancient and mythical race of small people known for their craftsmanship and ability to build structures overnight, often play tricks on people
USAGE: Dey say da Menehune wen' build da fishpond at Alekoko.
ENGLISH: They say the Menehune built the fishpond at Alekoko.
Now that you know what Menehune means and you have the translation of Menehune 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
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