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Ho nah brah!

Meaning: wow

Pronunciation: HOH-nah
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Meaning

wow

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What does "Ho nah brah!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Ho nah brah!" means "wow" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Ho nah brah!"?

"Ho nah brah!" is pronounced "HOH-nah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Ho nah brah!"?

"Ho nah brah!" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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Pidgin Grammar Tip

"Questions in Pidgin often use a rising intonation at the end of a statement rather than changing word order."

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

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