'A'ole, cannot
Meaning: no
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What does "'A'ole, cannot" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"'A'ole, cannot" means "no" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "'A'ole, cannot"?
"'A'ole, cannot" is pronounced "ah-OH-leh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "'A'ole, cannot"?
"'A'ole, cannot" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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