Da kine is an expression in Hawaiian Pidgin, probably derived from "the kind", that usually functions grammatically as a placeholder name. It can also take the role of a verb, adjective, or adverb.

What is the meaning of the word da kine?

Da kine is not Hawaiian. It's a widely used expression in Hawaii pidgin English. Roughly translated, it means “the kind,” similar to the pidgin expression any kine, which itself means “any kind.” But da kine's meaning is more complex. ... But da kine can also be an adjective (as in Da Kine Bail Bonds).

How do you say Da Kine?

The brand name Dakine has its roots in the Hawaiian island Maui and is pronounced [:dakein:].