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Ask Manong if he need help

Meaning: older Filipino man

Pronunciation: mah-NONG
people intermediate
people filipino respect family

Meaning

older Filipino man

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What does "Ask Manong if he need help" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Ask Manong if he need help" means "older Filipino man" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Ask Manong if he need help"?

"Ask Manong if he need help" is pronounced "mah-NONG". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

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"Ask Manong if he need help" is a people expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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