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What does "No go, kapu!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"No go, kapu!" means "forbidden" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "No go, kapu!"?
"No go, kapu!" is pronounced "KAH-poo". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "No go, kapu!"?
"No go, kapu!" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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