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No make!

Meaning: don't die

Pronunciation: no-MAH-keh
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Meaning

don't die

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What does "No make!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"No make!" means "don't die" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "No make!"?

"No make!" is pronounced "no-MAH-keh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "No make!"?

"No make!" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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