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Go nai nai

Meaning: sleep (baby talk)

Pronunciation: NY-ny
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Meaning

sleep (baby talk)

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What does "Go nai nai" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Go nai nai" means "sleep (baby talk)" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Go nai nai"?

"Go nai nai" is pronounced "NY-ny". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Go nai nai"?

"Go nai nai" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."

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