(SP) this is an impermanent plastic and paper sign in our elevator in the domain of shared living/education. It uses the word Kokua as in please help (the community). It’s reminding people to social distance during Covid. The majority of the sign is in English because it needs to be understood by everyone who lives here, who may or may not be from Hawai'i. The meaning of Kokua isn’t too hard to figure out even if you aren’t from Hawai'i, and it may have been added to add a more “Hawaiian” atmosphere to the dorm and also because Kokua is an important and commonly heard concept in Hawai'i.
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47239
United States
Aiea
This photo was taken in Down to Earth’s Pearlridge location. The product displayed is called “Fruit In Da Coconut,” using Pidgin. The company may be using this name to make their product seem more local or traditional. Mostly locals will see this product at the grocery store. SM
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
65159
United States
Brownsville
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Letreros en el RGV
65928
United States
McAllen
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Letreros en el RGV
6536
United States
Chrisman
official town sign
6792
United States
Westville
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72840
United States
Dallas
Localidad en Grapevine TX. Adriana
17288
United States
Carrboro
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37768
United States
Leonardtown
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39048
United States
Aiea
dis registah steh closed
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
41352
United States
Waimanalo
Ice Cream Flavour Label - Dave’s Ice Cream
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
42632
United States
Honolulu
(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
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