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Auē, I forgot

Meaning: oh dear

Pronunciation: ah-WEH
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Meaning

oh dear

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What does "Auē, I forgot" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Auē, I forgot" means "oh dear" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Auē, I forgot"?

"Auē, I forgot" is pronounced "ah-WEH". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Auē, I forgot"?

"Auē, I forgot" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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

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"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."

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