This is an example of pidgin. Suupeh being the “kiai”/shout of local fighters. This is a print on a shirt so it’s more of an item to sell This is a more appealing item for locals who have heard a lot of fights in school.
NIP
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
44006
United States
Aiea
This is an example of pidgin. Shaka being a local hand sign for greetings and Braddah kine being a term for being laid back and friendly with others almost like family. It’s a print on a shirt so it’s a sellable item. It’s appealing more towards locals but has tourist appeal because of the kind of message it has.
NIP
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
44008
United States
Aiea
KA. this is someone's license plate. they probably thought it was cool
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
44011
United States
Aiea
KA. Kilakila describes the dancer as majestic
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47091
United States
Aiea
SU: Check Up #3
- What languages are used on the sign?:
The languages that are used on the sign is Hawaiian, English, and Chinese.
- How are the languages presented?:
The Hawaiian language is presented in big blue letters, the English is presented in smaller blue letters, and the Chinese language is presented in red characters.
- Who is the audience?:
The audience is the general public, but would probably be directed to the locals and some tourists.
- What is the domain?:
The domain is above a supermarket in a public shopping area.
- What is the sign telling people?:
The word “palama” means to watch over; to guard; to keep guard as soldiers; to be guarded or watched over in Hawaiian.
- Why is Pidgin/Hawaiian being used here?:
Hawaiian is being used here to catch the attention of the locals who pass by this sign to attract them into the supermarket.
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
9547
Germany
Aichelberg
tunneleinfahrt: wenn der wald stirbt stirbt der mensch
89710
Deutschland
Ahrensburg
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26098
Germany
Ahrensburg
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3012
India
Agra
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3013
India
Agra
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87075
France
Agde
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36651
Türkiye
Afyonkarahisar
Kids Clothing Store. (By Meryem Ezgi TEPEHAN)
36652
Türkiye
Afyonkarahisar
A nostalgia cafe in Afyon. (By Meryem Ezgi TEPEHAN)
36653
Türkiye
Afyonkarahisar
A bilingual signboard. (By Meryem Ezgi Tepehan)
36654
Türkiye
Afyonkarahisar
A gift shop in Afyon. (By Meryem Ezgi TEPEHAN)
36655
Türkiye
Afyonkarahisar
Bilingual face mask sign. (By Meryem Ezgi TEPEHAN)
36656
Türkiye
Afyonkarahisar
Signboard of the historical place. (By Meryem Ezgi TEPEHAN)
36657
Türkiye
Afyonkarahisar
The tourist sign of the Gedik Ahmet Pasha Madrasah. (By Meryem Ezgi TEPEHAN)
36658
Türkiye
Afyonkarahisar
Accessory store. (By Meryem Ezgi TEPEHAN)
36659
Türkiye
Afyonkarahisar
A bilingual sign of historical place. (By Meryem Ezgi TEPEHAN)
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