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Pin 131303 United States Seattle
English (English)
I wonder if all college have this?
Pin 66023 United States Brownsville
English (English) Other language
The NCT albums say “질주” which means to run fast or run at full speed, in Korean Letreros en el RGV
Pin 134631 Abe.luna@hotmail.com United States Bellevue
This is a church in which some of our students attend. This location also helps our school with events, building material and funding.
Pin 7399 United States Chicago
English (English)
Pin 44007 United States Honolulu
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
This is an example of Hawaiian. Maika’i denoting good, and pulehu being a cooking technique in Hawaiian meaning cooked over hot coals. This is a “specials” sign printed on a paper so it’s not permanent. It appeals for both locals and tourists to be “authentic” and good. NIP Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 111335 United States Massapequa
English (English)
Pin 46055 United States Kaneohe
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
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 and English. - How are the languages presented?: The languages are presented in big, bolded, yellow and black letters. - Who is the audience?: The audience is the general public, but would probably be more directed to the locals. - What is the domain?: The domain is on a birthday card in a public store. - What is the sign telling people?: The sign is telling people that whoever is receiving this card should already know who is giving it to them. - Why is Pidgin being used here?: Posing is being used here because it is a unique way to write a birthday card and it is something especially unique to the people of Hawai’i. It is appropriate to give someone who knows and is exposed to the language of Pidgin. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47079 United States Haleiwa
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
(SK) (#3) This photo is located in the North Shore of Oahu, specifically in Haleiwa. This is a floor mat found in a local surf shop with the Hawaiian flag in the background with the Pidgin phrase “DaKine.” The use of Pidgin on this floor mat is just as decoration and in a way familiarizing/normalizing Pidgin. The target audience is anyone who steps into the surf shop and looks around. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 65511 United States La Joya
English (English) Español (Spanish)
Letreros en el RGV
Pin 66024 United States McAllen
English (English) Español (Spanish)
Letreros en el RGV
Pin 3560 United States Paia
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
Pin 134632 Abe.luna@hotmail.com United States Redmond
This is a family own restaurant from one of our former students' parents. A supportive Asian restaurant.
Pin 7400 United States Chicago
English (English)
Pin 19432 United States Kansas City
English (English) Español (Spanish)
At Quik Trip
Pin 44008 United States Aiea
Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
KA. this is someone's license plate. they probably thought it was cool Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 46056 United States Kaneohe
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
HC Domain: Plastic Reusable Bag Design Purpose: Design choice of the bag Audience: Store patrons who may purchase the bag Print: Planet Earth Bag (tm) Message: "Mo' Bettah" is a pidgin term to describe a noun placeholder as superior Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47080 United States Waipahu
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
(SK) (#3) This photo is located in Waipahu and is a local Acai Bowl place. This sign is located outside of the business and is the menu of what they serve. It’s multiple colors and pictures makes it stand out and allows customers to view it. Pidgin is found in this photo by the label of the establishment “Wicked Bowlz” with the emphasis on the spelling of bowlz. Some think that acai bowls are a local delicacy of Hawaii and are local, however they are not. The intended audience is those looking for a tasty acai bowl to eat and looking over the menu. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 65256 United States McAllen
English (English) Other language
Letreros en el RGV
Pin 65512 United States Rio Grande City
English (English) Español (Spanish)
Letreros en el RGV
Pin 131305 United States Moses Lake
A Mother Mary mural in Moses Lake.