

This is pretty much what you say if your vehicle shits the bed.

The most common phrase you will hear relating to this word, is “Mahalo for your k ō kua,” which basically means “thanks for your help!” This pidgin phrase is important, because as a visitor, if a native asks for your brief assistance, you should be able to understand and offer it out of respect. K ō kua luau is an extension of the saying, and directly translates to a stronger form of assistance, meaning “to contribute.” The term references the festive traditional gatherings of dance, music, and food called “ luaus“. The Hawaiian slang phrase k ō kua simply means to help or assist. You may see this on local signs here and there.
