da kine
"Da kine" is a versatile Hawaiian Pidgin phrase used as a placeholder for any word or concept that is forgotten, unknown, or unnecessary to specify.
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Definition
C1General
(informal, hawaiian pidgin)A flexible phrase used to fill in for any word or concept the speaker can't remember or doesn't want to specify.
Example
- Can you pass me da kine from the counter?
- We went to da kine last weekend, and it was amazing.
B2Conversation
(informal, hawaiian pidgin)Used as a conversational filler similar to 'um' or 'you know,' giving the speaker time to think.
Example
- They came over to da kine, and we talked for hours.
- You know da kine, it's just around the corner.
C1Social
(informal, hawaiian pidgin)A phrase that implies social intimacy, suggesting the listener should understand the reference without further explanation.
Example
- He's always hanging out at da kine, you know what I mean.
- We met up at da kine and had a great time.