'ono
Meaning: delicious
Pronunciation: OH-no
food
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Meaning
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delicious
•
tasty
Usage: Describing delicious food
Examples
"This poke stay so 'ono!"
"Da poke stay ono!"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: Hawaiian
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "'ono" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"'ono" means "delicious" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Describing delicious food.
How do you pronounce "'ono"?
"'ono" is pronounced "OH-no". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "'ono" in a sentence?
Example: "This poke stay so 'ono!"
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
Local Culture Fact
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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