'a'ole
Meaning: no
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no
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not
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not at all
Usage: Hawaiian no
"'A'ole, cannot"
"A'ole, I no like dat"
Origin: Hawaiian
What does "'a'ole" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"'a'ole" means "no" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Hawaiian no.
How do you pronounce "'a'ole"?
"'a'ole" is pronounced "ah-OH-leh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "'a'ole" in a sentence?
Example: "'A'ole, cannot"
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