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Dat no good, go mo' bettah

Meaning: go do it better

Pronunciation: go-MOH-BET-tah
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Meaning

go do it better

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What does "Dat no good, go mo' bettah" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Dat no good, go mo' bettah" means "go do it better" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Dat no good, go mo' bettah"?

"Dat no good, go mo' bettah" is pronounced "go-MOH-BET-tah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Dat no good, go mo' bettah"?

"Dat no good, go mo' bettah" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"The word 'da kine' is a versatile placeholder used when you can't remember a specific word."

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

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