Fo real kine, I no joke!
Meaning: for real
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What does "Fo real kine, I no joke!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Fo real kine, I no joke!" means "for real" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Fo real kine, I no joke!"?
"Fo real kine, I no joke!" is pronounced "foh-REEL". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Fo real kine, I no joke!"?
"Fo real kine, I no joke!" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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