Rare nēnē!
Meaning: Hawaiian goose
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Hawaiian goose
What does "Rare nēnē!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Rare nēnē!" means "Hawaiian goose" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Rare nēnē!"?
"Rare nēnē!" is pronounced "NAY-nay". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Rare nēnē!"?
"Rare nēnē!" is a animals expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Using 'mo' before an adjective creates a comparative, like 'mo bettah' for 'better'."
"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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