ma-ke
Meaning: dead
Usage: Can refer to literal death or, more commonly in Pidgin, to something being broken or out of power.
"My phone stay ma-ke."
"The battery ma-ke already."
Origin: Hawaiian
What does "ma-ke" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"ma-ke" means "dead" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Can refer to literal death or, more commonly in Pidgin, to something being broken or out of power..
How do you pronounce "ma-ke"?
"ma-ke" is pronounced "MAH-keh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "ma-ke" in a sentence?
Example: "My phone stay ma-ke."
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