no
Meaning: not
expressions
beginner
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not
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don't
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doesn't
Usage: Primary negation word
"I no like dat"
"He no stay here"
Origin: English
What does "no" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"no" means "not" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Primary negation word.
How do you pronounce "no"?
"no" is pronounced "NO". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "no" in a sentence?
Example: "I no like dat"
"Using 'mo' before an adjective creates a comparative, like 'mo bettah' for 'better'."
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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