auē
Meaning: oh dear
Usage: An expression of dismay, sadness, or lament. It's used when something unfortunate happens.
"Auē, I forgot"
"Auē, I forgot my wallet!"
"Auē, da traffic so bad today."
Origin: This is a direct borrowing from the Hawaiian language, expressing a similar sentiment.
What does "auē" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"auē" means "oh dear" in Hawaiian Pidgin. An expression of dismay, sadness, or lament. It's used when something unfortunate happens..
How do you pronounce "auē"?
"auē" is pronounced "ah-WEH". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "auē" in a sentence?
Example: "Auē, I forgot"
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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