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Pin 44101 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
The domain is for the public specifically towards those who liter at Kailua Beach Park. The pidgin in this case acts as message more of locals to tourists but also other locals too. It shows how locals care about Hawaii’s environment and want to take care of it. Instead of a sign just tell people to throw away their trash in the bins this has more attitude and tone so it created impact. The intended audience is for both tourists and locals at Kailua Beach Park. It is printed on a metal sheet. The implied as mentioned earlier was to not throw trash out on the beach. The literal translation is “Hey! Don’t throw trash here. If you want to throw something, throw cash! You hear!" - CQ Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47173 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
HC medium: Christmas greeting card print: Printed on index cardboard message: "Da kine stuff I like for Christmas"- "The things I would like for Christmas." in Pidgin translation implied audience: Friends, Family how it relates to language rights: The use of Pidgin and furthermore description of wants for christmas translated to pidgin calls to attention, a positive list of things that can spread the christmas cheer. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47175 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
HC medium: Pidgin Language Visual Dictionary print: Paperback book message: "Pidgin to da max"- "Definitive Pidgin" translated to HWC implied audience: Locals, Tourists how it relates to language rights: "Pidgin to da Max" is the definitive guide to learning pidgin terms and vocabulary in Hawaii, as of 1983. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47178 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
HC medium: Packaging for Lotion print: Carboard box message: "Pikake" is the Hawaiian name for Jasimum Sambac, a flower originating from southeast asia implied audience: Lotion users how it relates to language rights: Moea is a local brand that carries skincare products originating from Hawaii, opening the doors to more potential buyers being open to Hawaiian-themed cosmetics. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47183 United States Kailua
Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
HC medium: Athletic surf shirt print: Bright orange neoprene rashguard message: "Aloha" is the universal term associated with Hawaii. Means, "Hello" "Goodbye" "Love" "I love you", etc. implied audience: surfers, women athletes how it relates to language rights: "Aloha" is a ubiquitous term seen everywhere in Hawaii, signifying the cultural phenomenon on the concept of Aloha in Hawaii. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47184 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
HC medium: Party sign print: Vinyl printed Sign message: "Lokahi" meaning, "Unity" in Hawaiian. implied audience: Families, Friends how it relates to language rights: "Lokahi" brings a sense of unity within the Kailua Community. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41356 United States Kailua
Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
One of the food names on the Big City Diner menu Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41357 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
Location: FOODLAND. Sign ‘shaka’ - welcoming gesture, the poster is advertising the store’s products using Hawaii Creole English as the header: ‘Shakas Up' Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41358 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
Location: FOODLAND Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41359 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
Deck of cards cover at TIMES supermarket Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41360 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
Children’s Book - Kimo’s Summer Vacation Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41361 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
Deck of cards cover at TIMES supermarket Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41362 United States Kailua
Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
‘Shoots’ in Pidgin means ‘ok’ in English Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41363 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47290 United States Kailua
Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
KA - Here the Hawaiian is kū kia'i mauna, which means to stand strong as guard of the mountain. in this case referring to Mauna Kea Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 46039 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
SU: Check Up #2 - What languages are used on the sign?: The languages that are used on the sign are Hawaiian & English. - How are the languages presented?: The Hawaiian word “Ohana” is presented in big, blue letters. The English words are presented in big and small, blue and red letters. The words “Ohana Bar-B-Q” are in big letter because that’s the name of the restaurant and the rest of the words are in a smaller font because it tells you what kind of restaurant this is and the phone number to call for a take out order. - Who is the audience?: The audience is the general public and could be for both locals and non-locals. - What is the domain?: The domain is a workplace and an eating place. - What is the sign telling people?: The sign is telling people that it is a Korean restaurant and since it says “Ohana Bar-B-Q”, “Ohana” means family so it might be a family owned Korean Bar-B-Q restaurant. - Why is Hawaiian being used here?: Hawaiian is being used here because it could easily catch the attention of the non-locals and locals alike. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41175 United States Kalaheo
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
“Eh brah! No stay too long!” Pidgin sign at all tables put in place asking patrons to be mindful of how long they spend due to the additional time it takes for staff to clean due to COVID19 Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 38847 United States Kalihi
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47122 United States Kaneohe
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
SU: Check Up #3 - What languages are used on the sign?: The languages that are used on the sign are Hawai’i Creole or Pidgin and English. - How are the languages presented?: The Pidgin and English are presented in big and bolded white and gold letters. - Who is the audience?: The audience is for the general public, but would probably be more directed to the locals. - What is the domain?: The domain is on an example card for a T-shirt in the T&C store at Windward mall. - What is the sign telling people?: The phrase “no make any kine” means don’t do things any type of way, have an intention behind whatever you’re doing. - Why is Pidgin/Hawaiian being used here?: Pidgin is being used here because it is an entertaining way to make a shirt and also because it is appropriate since we live on an island that consists of people who speak Pidgin. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47135 United States Kaneohe
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
SU: Check Up #3 - What languages are used on the sign?: The languages that are used on the sign are Hawai’i Creole or Pidgin and English. - How is the language presented?: The Pidgin is presented in skinny, yellow letters and the English is presented in smaller letters in a variety of colors that are placed in different areas of the photo. - 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 an example card for a T-shirt in the T&C store at Windward Mall. - What is the sign telling people?: The phrase “kanak attack” is the feeling of intense laziness you get from eating too much. The plate shown in the photo of the Katsu chicken, Mac salad, 2 scoops of rice, meat with soy sauce and the Hawaiian Style drink is a very popular plate on the island and normally after eating this big of a meal people feel so tired and lethargic they they just want to knock out. Which is why the shirt says “Home of the kanak attack”. - Why is Pidgin/Hawaiian being used here?: Pidgin is being used here because it is an entertaining way to make a shirt. By wearing this shirt, it would show that you’re a proud local since Pidgin is like a signature in Hawai’i and so is the food shown. Multilingual Hawaiʻi