In Hawaii, mostly all locals and long-time residents speak Hawaiian Pidgin English, known locally as Pidgin. Everyday conversation's most common words and phrases can sometimes sound entirely foreign for visitors or new residents. Coupled with the traditional ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), learning to talk like a local can take some time! Here is a list of some of the more widespread phrases to get you through almost any conversation as if you've been doing it your whole life!
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Bumbai (bum-bye)
“otherwise,” “or else,” “later,” “later on”
“Bumbai we go beach.”
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Brah
Short for braddah, a casual way of addressing someone
“Brah, pass me the shoyu?
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Broke Da Mouth
A way to
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