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righteous
What does "Live pono!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Live pono!" means "righteous" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Live pono!"?
"Live pono!" is pronounced "POH-noh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Live pono!"?
"Live pono!" is a concepts expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"The word 'da kine' is a versatile placeholder used when you can't remember a specific word."
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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