Pidgin is an creole language predominantly influenced by Hawaiian grammar, and vocabulary from the languages of various cultures that migrated to Hawai`i including English, Japanese and of course, `Olelo Hawai`i. In linguistic research, Pidgin is generally referred to as Hawai`i Creole English or HCE.
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- Da Hawai`i Pidgin Bible Excerpts from a recent translation of the New Testament into Pidgin with a grammar and vocabulary lists.
- Pidgin 101 Expressions in Hawaiian Pidgin and English.
- Language Samples from Pidgin Speakers Phrases in Pidgin and English from speakers who come from the Philippines or whose first language is Japanese.
- Pidgin Words and Phrases Pidgin words and phrases with definitions and explanations of how to use them.
- Pidgin to da Max - Hawai`i Kine Talk Humorous guide to Pidgin written by locals for locals and curious visitors.
- Hawai`i Creole General description of Hawai`i Creole English including examples of vocabulary, grammar and phonology.
- The Hawaiian Language Common words and phrases in Hawaiian and Hawaiian Pidgin.
- Professahs Say No Let Pidgin Boddah You in School Honolulu Star-Bulletin article on the role of Pidgin in education including a history of the formation of "Da Pidgin Coup".