Bella B.
Casa Valencia es un restaurante que tiene comida como mariscos
38974
United States
Kailua
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
46142
United States
Honolulu
it's funny
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47166
United States
Aiea
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.
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
113470
United States
Saranac Lake
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116798
United States
Syracuse
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117054
United States
Potsdam
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124734
United States
Denver
Entrance poster at Peña Southwest Family Health Center: Denver, Colorado
65855
United States
Edinburg
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Letreros en el RGV
131647
United States
Seattle
Different languages showed around the neighborhood.
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