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nene goose

Meaning: Hawaiian goose

general intermediate

Meaning

Hawaiian goose
state bird of Hawaii

Examples

"nene goose stay Hawaiian goose"

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What does "nene goose" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"nene goose" means "Hawaiian goose" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "nene goose"?

"nene goose" is pronounced phonetically as it appears. Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "nene goose" in a sentence?

Example: "nene goose stay Hawaiian goose"

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