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
46052
United States
Kaneohe
SU: Check Up #2
- What language is used on the sign?:
The language that is used on the sign is Hawai’i Creole or Pidgin.
- How is the language presented?:
The language is presented in all capital, white letters.
- Who is the audience?:
The audience is the general public but it is more commonly known by locals.
- What is the domain?:
The domain is on the top of a car in public.
- What is the sign telling people?:
The sign is the name of a clothing brand that is commonly known in Hawai’i.
- Why is Pidgin being used here?:
Pidgin is being used here because it is appropriate since we live on an island that consists of people who speak Pidgin and it could also be that they’re showing that they’re proud to be a local.
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47076
United States
Honolulu
(SK) (#3) This sign is found in the freshman towers located on campus. The point of this sign is to educate the students/residents of the tower and begin to immerse them in the language of Hawaiian. It does this by giving the translation of the word in standard English and then also adding the Hawaiian translation. In this case, the word “red” in Hawaiian is “‘ ‘ula’ula” according to the sign.
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
114148
United States
Saint Regis Falls
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66021
United States
La Joya
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Letreros en el RGV
1509
United States
Austin
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3557
United States
Pāhoa
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71141
United States
Libertyville
on side of delivery vehicle
7397
United States
Chicago
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95717
United States
Sacramento
Be good to yourself today
You r loved
I heart you
38117
United States
Portland
Bilingual (or better) signs showing badness befalling those who fail at following rules and utterly ignoring every last lick of common sense are just the best!
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
111333
United States
Plattsburgh
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46053
United States
Kaneohe
SU: Check Up #2
- What languages are used on the sign?:
The languages that are used on the sign is Hawai’i Creole or Pidgin, Hawaiian and English.
- How is the language presented?:
The languages are presented in small, skinny, black letters but also in big, bold, black and red letters.
- Who is the audience?:
The audience is the general public, but would probably be more directed towards locals.
- What is the domain?:
The domain is on a birthday card in a public store.
- What is the sign telling people?:
It is telling people that this boy was slowly waking up this morning, rubbing the makapiapia (mucous of the eye) out of his eyes and then he remembered that he forgot this person’s birthday.
- Why is Pidgin and Hawaiian being used here?:
Pidgin and Hawaiian are being used here because it is an entertaining way to write a birthday card. It is appropriate to give someone who knows and is exposed to the language of Pidgin.
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