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Try Wait Hawaii T-Shirt

"Try wait." Translation: hold on, just a moment, give me a second. One of Hawaiian pidgin's most polite and most ubiquitous phrases — the local way of asking for a beat.

The Meaning of Try Wait

"Try wait" softens what English would render as the more clipped "wait." The little word "try" turns a command into a request, a kind of verbal please. It's used in every conversation — when you need to grab your bag, when you're finishing a sentence, when the food's not quite ready, when the keiki (kid) needs one more minute. Hawaiian pidgin is full of these warm little softeners; the language is built on community and patience, and the grammar reflects it. "Try wait" is also a small reflection of Island Time — a phrase that quietly insists the world can pause for two seconds.

For Pidgin Lovers, Locals & Visitors

For locals, this tee is the daily sentence you've said a thousand times — at the door, on the phone, at the lunch counter. For visitors, it's a tiny lesson in pidgin's grace: the way the language asks instead of commands. Try wait. The rest of the day can hold on.

Premium Gildan 5000 Unisex Tee

Fit & Sizing

True-to-size Gildan 5000 Unisex Classic Tee, sizes S through 2XL — order your normal size.

Care & Longevity

Durable DTG print. Machine wash cold inside-out, tumble dry low to keep the art vivid.

Designed by Kahana Designs

Kahana Designs is an independent Hawaiʻi design shop. Every design is researched with respect for Hawaiian place and culture, and every order supports a small maker — mahalo nui.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tee run true to size?

Yes — the Gildan 5000 is a classic unisex fit. Order your usual size; size up one for a relaxed look.

What colors are available?

Available in 8 colors.

How is it printed and will it last?

Direct-to-garment printed with durable inks designed to hold color through regular washing.

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