Have you heard someone in Hawaiʻi warn, “You going get bachi”? This quick lesson connects the Pidgin word for bad luck with a memorable story and an on-screen ASL demonstration. Press play, listen for the word, and try the movement along with Pastor Vicky.
How to Say “Bad Luck” in Hawaiʻi Pidgin: Bachi
Bachi can refer to bad luck or a consequence that follows an action in Hawaiʻi Pidgin. How does Pastor Vicky use the word when someone treats a distressed whale as a ride? Watch the video to hear the expression in context and discover why the story makes it stick.
Watch the ASL Demonstration for “Bad Luck”
Words are easier to remember when you hear and see them together. Follow Pastor Vicky’s two-part signing demonstration for “bad luck,” repeat bachi aloud, and decide when you might use the Pidgin expression in conversation.
