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No can do

Meaning: cannot

Pronunciation: no-CAN
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• cannot

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "No can do" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"No can do" means "cannot" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "No can do"?

"No can do" is pronounced "no-CAN". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "No can do"?

"No can do" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

Related Pidgin Phrases

Ainokea what you do

I don't care

And then wat you going do?

who cares

Any kine music stay good

anything goes

Ass right brah, you know!

that's right

Ass right, das how we do um

that's right

Ass why hard fo understand

that's why

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Pidgin Grammar Tip

"The word 'stay' is frequently used as a progressive marker, like 'He stay eating' for 'He is eating'."

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"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."

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