no need
Meaning: not necessary
Usage: This phrase means 'not necessary' or 'there is no need'. It indicates that something is not required or that an action is not needed. It is a common way to decline help or to reassure someone.
"No need worry"
"No need worry, I already took care of it."
"You no need come, I can do it myself."
Origin: A Pidgin construction, using the negative 'no' with the English word 'need'. It's a straightforward way to express non-necessity.
What does "no need" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"no need" means "not necessary" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This phrase means 'not necessary' or 'there is no need'. It indicates that something is not required or that an action is not needed. It is a common way to decline help or to reassure someone..
How do you pronounce "no need"?
"no need" is pronounced "no-NEED". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "no need" in a sentence?
Example: "No need worry"
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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