"Da kine" appears in the titles of books, often calling Hawaiian Pidgin itself "Da Kine Talk". While "da kine" appears in many contexts and refers to almost anything, it is frequently associated with something good or genuine-"the best"-for example, as a company name. (I talked on my 'da kine' = I talked on 'the thing you use to talk to people' = I talked on my 'phone') (I wen fo one da kine las night = I went for a 'the thing you do when you move your legs' last night = I went for a 'run' last night) A pidgin speaker who uses "da kine" for its true purpose (not local slang) will often repeat "da kine" several times and attempt to explain what it is to fully get the idea across. "Da Kine" comes from "the kind" or "the thing" and is used as an extremely vague, yet simple explanation of an action or object when something's specific name is unknown or cannot come to mind. The simplest explanation of its origin comes from the simple context of its use. One possible analysis is that "da" in "da kine" is a clitic, as phrases such as "da odda kine" (other kind) or "all kine" (all kinds) are commonly used. However, it may not be entirely accurate to analyze it as a phrase consisting of "da" (the Pidgin definite article) and "kine", as "kine" by itself does not have the same meaning. "Da kine" may be related to the word "kine", which is used variously as an intensifier, short for "kind of" in the sense of "type of", and for many other purposes (perhaps almost as much variety as "da kine"). One definition (in mixed Pidgin) is: "Can have any kine connotation depends on how you say um and who you say um wit." "Da kine" is used as shorthand when it is likely the listener will understand what is meant from context or a combination of context and body language. Very convenient." Ī surfing dictionary lists da kine as "the word you use when you don't use the word." You can use it anywhere, anytime, anyhow. The humorous illustrated dictionary Pidgin to Da Max defines "da kine" as: "Da kine" is probably the most identifying characteristic of spoken Hawaiian Pidgin, and certainly the most versatile. As such, it appears to be unique among English dialects, at least in its centrality to everyday speech. It can be used to refer to something nonspecific, or given enough context (especially when used in conversation between native speakers of the dialect) to something very specific. Unlike other placeholder names in English, however, which usually refer specifically to a device ("gizmo" or " widget"), person ("so-and-so"), or place ("Anytown, USA"), "da kine" is general in usage and could refer to anything from a person to an abstract concept. It can also take the role of a verb, adjective, or adverb. If you're an extreme athlete who demands quality and style, Dakine has your back.Da kine ( / d ə ˈ k aɪ n/) is an expression in Hawaiian Pidgin (Hawaii Creole English), probably derived from "that kind", that usually functions grammatically as a placeholder name (compare to English "whatsit" and "whatchamacallit"). For Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP) they have a Dakine SUP paddle bag, Dakine SUP paddle sock, Dakine waterproof duffel bag and a Dakine hydration pack.ĭakine offers a wide variety of durable, fashionable, and eye-catching surf style bags for the extreme athlete at reasonable prices.If you are looking for a Dakine wallet, Dakine backpack, Dakine duffle bag, Dakine travel bag, Dakine hip pack or even a Dakine skim board bag, you are in luck. Specific to surfing, they carry Dakine Traction pads, Dakine surf bags, Dakine surf hats, and Dakine rashguards. The Dakine surfing leash set the standard for Dakine's innovative and high quality products. Dakine rashguards, Dakine surf hats and a number of different Dakine bags are just a small portion of all that Dakine has to offer.ĭakine was born in Hawaii in 1979 when Rob Kaplan manufactured the first Dakine surfboard leash, a surf leash built to withstand even the most brutal Hawaiian surfing conditions. Dakine is a Hawaiian slang or Pidgin term that can be used to indicate just about anything, but it has come to be associated with items of high quality, and this is the meaning that best suits the name of Dakine™ water sportswear.
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