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How do you say The island girls in Hawaiian?

There isn't a direct, literal translation for "The Island Girls" in Hawaiian that captures the same meaning as the English phrase.

Here's why and some possible alternatives:

* Hawaiian doesn't use definite articles ("the") like English does.

* "Island" can be "moku" or "papakauika" depending on the context.

* "Girls" can be translated as "kaikamahine" or "wahine ʻōpio."

Therefore, you could say:

* "Nā kaikamahine o ka moku" - This translates to "The girls of the island." It emphasizes the girls' connection to the island.

* "Nā wahine ʻōpio o ka moku" - This translates to "The young women of the island." This is more specific and may be a better choice depending on the age of the girls.

* "Nā kaikamahine o ka moana" - This translates to "The girls of the ocean." It emphasizes the girls' connection to the sea.

The best translation depends on the specific context and what you want to emphasize.

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