no can, da buggah stay broke
Meaning: can't, the thing is broken
🗣️ Pronunciation: NO can, dah BUG-gah stay BROKE
expressions
intermediate
📖 Meaning
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can't, the thing is broken
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unable to, it's broken
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no way, it's not working
Usage: Explaining that you can't do something because the item/tool is broken
💬 Examples
"You like use my car? No can, da buggah stay broke"
"Can fix da computer? No can, da buggah stay broke"
"No can help you, da buggah stay broke"
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does "no can, da buggah stay broke" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"no can, da buggah stay broke" means "can't, the thing is broken" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Explaining that you can't do something because the item/tool is broken.
How do you pronounce "no can, da buggah stay broke"?
"no can, da buggah stay broke" is pronounced "NO can, dah BUG-gah stay BROKE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "no can, da buggah stay broke" in a sentence?
Example: "You like use my car? No can, da buggah stay broke"
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