This image is a little blurry but I was on the bus and it started to move so this was the best picture I could get! I believe it’s saying something about health / groceries because behind the poster was the market / grocery store. GM
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
65266
United States
McAllen
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Letreros en el RGV
69619
United States
Milwaukee
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6643
United States
Northglenn
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7411
United States
Arlington
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27123
United States
Austin
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34547
United States
La Grange
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46067
United States
Honolulu
I was browsing target and saw another section of pidgin cards. I liked how it showed the different holidays and days! GM
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47091
United States
Aiea
SU: Check Up #3
- What languages are used on the sign?:
The languages that are used on the sign is Hawaiian, English, and Chinese.
- How are the languages presented?:
The Hawaiian language is presented in big blue letters, the English is presented in smaller blue letters, and the Chinese language is presented in red characters.
- Who is the audience?:
The audience is the general public, but would probably be directed to the locals and some tourists.
- What is the domain?:
The domain is above a supermarket in a public shopping area.
- What is the sign telling people?:
The word “palama” means to watch over; to guard; to keep guard as soldiers; to be guarded or watched over in Hawaiian.
- Why is Pidgin/Hawaiian being used here?:
Hawaiian is being used here to catch the attention of the locals who pass by this sign to attract them into the supermarket.
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
65267
United States
San Juan
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65523
United States
McAllen
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Letreros en el RGV
69620
United States
Milwaukee
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6644
United States
Northglenn
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7412
United States
Arlington
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27124
United States
Austin
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34548
United States
La Grange
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46068
United States
Honolulu
AJR - Check in #2. The brand “Dakine” found in Ala Moana Shopping Center is quite popular both in the United States and across the globe. I would say that initially, the targeted audience was locals but after gaining the popularity it did, I think this has changed. I’m not sure what the history behind this company is but they seem to be profiting off of the common Pidgin word
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