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Imua! Keep going!

Meaning: forward

Pronunciation: ee-MOO-ah
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Meaning

forward

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What does "Imua! Keep going!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Imua! Keep going!" means "forward" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Imua! Keep going!"?

"Imua! Keep going!" is pronounced "ee-MOO-ah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Imua! Keep going!"?

"Imua! Keep going!" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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Pidgin Grammar Tip

"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."

Local Culture Fact

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

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