hard
Meaning: difficult
Usage: Describes something that is difficult, challenging, or demanding. It can refer to tasks, situations, or experiences.
"Stay hard fo' do"
"Da test was hard, yeah?"
"Life sometimes get hard, you know?"
Origin: This usage is directly from the English word "hard," but is commonly used in Pidgin.
What does "hard" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"hard" means "difficult" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Describes something that is difficult, challenging, or demanding. It can refer to tasks, situations, or experiences..
How do you pronounce "hard"?
"hard" is pronounced "HARD". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "hard" in a sentence?
Example: "Stay hard fo' do"
"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
"A 'Hui' is a club, association, or group of people working toward a common goal."
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