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What does "No be manini" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"No be manini" means "small" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "No be manini"?
"No be manini" is pronounced "mah-NEE-nee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "No be manini"?
"No be manini" is a descriptions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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Pidgin & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
Local Culture Fact
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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