“False friends,” are words that sound similar, but differ in meaning. For example, the Spanish word lentillas means lenses, not lentils; the German Enkel isn’t an ankle, but a grandchild.
Below are some common Pidgin (or Hawai‘i Creole English) terms that may sound deceptively familiar:
Slippers: light sandals of plastic or rubber, with a thong between the big and second toe. Worn outdoors, never inside.
Bonus tip: Mahalo means “Thank You.”
No one’s throwing their rubbish into the mahalo.
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