ho, da hard
Meaning: wow, that's difficult
Usage: Expresses that something is difficult, challenging, or frustrating. It combines the attention-getting "ho" with "da hard" to emphasize the difficulty. It can be used in a variety of situations.
"Ho, da hard fo' learn!"
"Ho, da hard, try learn all dese Pidgin words!"
"Ho, da hard, dis math problem, yeah?"
Origin: A direct expression of the challenges faced in daily life, reflecting the resilience and humor of the local people in the face of adversity.
What does "ho, da hard" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"ho, da hard" means "wow, that's difficult" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Expresses that something is difficult, challenging, or frustrating. It combines the attention-getting "ho" with "da hard" to emphasize the difficulty. It can be used in a variety of situations..
How do you pronounce "ho, da hard"?
"ho, da hard" is pronounced "HO, dah HARD". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "ho, da hard" in a sentence?
Example: "Ho, da hard fo' learn!"
hard
difficult, challenging
auē
oh dear, alas, oh my gosh, expression of shock or dismay, oh no
ho, brah
wow, hey, listen, check this out, wow man, hey brother
'a'ole
no, not, not at all
'ae
yes
ai yah
oops, expression of frustration, surprise
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