Meaning
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help
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Need kōkua?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Need kōkua?" means "help" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Need kōkua?"?
"Need kōkua?" is pronounced "koh-KOO-ah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Need kōkua?"?
"Need kōkua?" is a actions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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Pidgin & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
Local Culture Fact
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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