'ae
Meaning: yes
Usage: Means yes, used to affirm or agree with something.
"'Ae, correct"
"You goin' come? 'Ae!"
"'Ae, I like dat."
Origin: This is a direct borrowing from the Hawaiian language, a simple affirmative.
What does "'ae" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"'ae" means "yes" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Means yes, used to affirm or agree with something..
How do you pronounce "'ae"?
"'ae" is pronounced "AY-eh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "'ae" in a sentence?
Example: "'Ae, correct"
"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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