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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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