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Da kāne stay working

Meaning: man

Pronunciation: KAH-neh
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Meaning

man

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What does "Da kāne stay working" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Da kāne stay working" means "man" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Da kāne stay working"?

"Da kāne stay working" is pronounced "KAH-neh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

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"Da kāne stay working" is a people expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."

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

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