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learn

Meaning: to teach

Pronunciation: LEN
grammar intermediate

Meaning

to teach
to learn

Examples

"My uncle went len me how for throw net."

"Who went learn you how for talk like dat?"

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What does "learn" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"learn" means "to teach" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "learn"?

"learn" is pronounced "LEN". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "learn" in a sentence?

Example: "My uncle went len me how for throw net."

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