This is an example of pidgin a “Titta bun” being a hairstyle for many local women. It’s printed onto a wooden plaque as a sellable object so it’s more a permanent decoration in someone’s house used to attract more local customers.
NIP
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
44002
United States
Aiea
This is an example of Hawaiian, giving many words that are pretty central to local/Hawaiian culture. It’s a painted plaque so probably a more permanent decoration. It’s probably an appealing item for both locals and tourists.
NIP
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
44003
United States
Aiea
This is an example of Hawaiian. It’s a sign of metal made letters so it’s a permanent placement. It means small anchovy which fits for the small food court at the top of Pearl ridge downtown side. It’s probably just good decoration and metaphor for the area appealing to both locals and tourists.
NIP
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
44004
United States
Aiea
This is an example of Hawaiian. It’s a metal sign so it’s a more permanent fixture. Wai means water, makai means towards the ocean, that’s why the sign is blue with a wave picture. It appeals to both tourists and locals for direction and learning.
NIP
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
44005
United States
Aiea
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
46143
United States
Hensel Phelps is a local construction company - KA
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