all pau
Meaning: all finished
Usage: This phrase means 'all finished' or 'done.' It's used to indicate the completion of a task or activity.
"Da food stay all pau already"
"Da work stay all pau, let's go home."
"We all pau, time fo' eat."
Origin: This phrase is a Pidgin adaptation of the Hawaiian word 'pau,' meaning finished or completed.
What does "all pau" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"all pau" means "all finished" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This phrase means 'all finished' or 'done.' It's used to indicate the completion of a task or activity..
How do you pronounce "all pau"?
"all pau" is pronounced "all-POW". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "all pau" in a sentence?
Example: "Da food stay all pau already"
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