SU: Check Up #3
- What languages are used on the sign?:
The language that is used on the sign is Hawaiian.
- How is the language presented?:
The Hawaiian word “aloha” is presented backwards and upside down in all white 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 above a clothing store in Aiea in a public shopping center.
- What is the sign telling people?:
The Hawaiian word, “aloha”, is a form of greeting to say hello, welcome and is also a form of farewell or to say goodbye. It also means the presence of breath or breath of life as “alo” means “presence” or “share” and “ha” means “breath of life” or “essence of life”.
- Why is Pidgin/Hawaiian being used here?:
Hawaiian is being used here to catch the attention of the locals as they pass by the store.
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SU: Check Up #3
- What languages are used on the sign?:
The language that is used on the sign is Hawaiian.
- How is the language presented?:
The language is presented in all white letters in both upper case and lower case.
- 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 the back of a car used as a bumper sticker.
- What is the sign telling people?:
In Hawaiian, “olukai” means the comfort that we feel around the ocean since that’s where we feel most at home. It is also where the people of Hawai’i feel most inspired. “Olu” means comfort and “kai” means ocean.
- Why is Pidgin/Hawaiian being used here?:
Hawaiian is probably being used here because this person loves the ocean or being out in the ocean and it’s also probably where they feel most comfortable or at peace.
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