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Ai yah, dropped my phone!

Meaning: oops

Pronunciation: AYE-yah
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Meaning

oops

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What does "Ai yah, dropped my phone!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Ai yah, dropped my phone!" means "oops" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Ai yah, dropped my phone!"?

"Ai yah, dropped my phone!" is pronounced "AYE-yah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Ai yah, dropped my phone!"?

"Ai yah, dropped my phone!" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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Pidgin Grammar Tip

"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."

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"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."

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