kokua
Meaning: help
Usage: Refers to helping others or working together.
"Mahalo for your kokua."
"We need some kokua over here."
Origin: Hawaiian
What does "kokua" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"kokua" means "help" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Refers to helping others or working together..
How do you pronounce "kokua"?
"kokua" is pronounced "koh-KOO-ah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "kokua" in a sentence?
Example: "Mahalo for your kokua."
"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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