(SP) this is an impermanent paper poster on the wall in a dorm building, in the domain of community living/education. At the top is says “eh, howzit?” which is a common Pidgin phrase used to ask what’s up or how’s it going. However in this case, it’s used on a poster advertising mental health and academic resources, so it really is asking “how’s it going? Are you ok?”. This poster is in a dorm with people from all over the world, so the majority of it is in English so that it can be understand by more people. The Pidgin may have been added to add more of a sense of “Hawaiian” and grab people’s attention.
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
45960
United States
Honolulu
(SP)(Check in #2) This Pidgin word was found on plastic bags in a student market (education/restaurant domain), it is being used here likely to catch the attention of Locals or residents who are familiar with Hawaiian cuisine and may be craving manapua. It is the largest thing on the packaging which draws your eyes towards it, making the rest of the English words on the package seem less significant and important.
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47240
United States
Kapolei
This photo was taken in Down to Earth’s Kapolei location, displaying the product “Shaka Tea.” The use of Pidgin here might signify that the brand is locally owned, which might motivate sustainability conscious consumers to buy. SM
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
113544
Jay
United States
Saranac Lake
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114312
United States
Malone
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118664
kcr
United States
New Brunswick
Submitted 12/18/24. Clearly the patrons of this store want their food to be Halal حلال
MultilingualNewJersey
65929
United States
McAllen
went to a korean restaurant for lunch!
Letreros en el RGV
131465
arianaroybal
United States
Toppenish
This mural represents Native Americans
6793
United States
Westville
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72841
United States
Lewisville
Restaurante de comida mexicana l. Adriana
17289
United States
Carrboro
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25737
United States
Chapel Hill
campus health
39049
United States
Honolulu
Two man no can.
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
41353
United States
Kaneohe
Domain: Political
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
45961
United States
Honolulu
(SP) (Check in #2) This is a photo of a non-permanent painted phrase “E komo mai” on the outside of a student market (educational/restaurant domain). It is mostly directed towards Locals or those who are more familiar with the Hawaiian language. It’s painted in big bright “welcome”ing letters to help the students feel more happy and at home. It is also likely meant to connect the market, and in turn the school, to Hawai'i and make it feel more Local, especially when combined with iconic Hawaiian things such as a wave and pua melia.
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
118665
kcr
United States
New Brunswick
Submitted 12/18/24. The photo is too blurry to investigate.
Lingscape
