'opala
Meaning: trash
objects
beginner
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trash
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garbage
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rubbish
Usage: Trash or garbage
"Throw da 'opala away"
"Throw da opala out"
Origin: Hawaiian
What does "'opala" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"'opala" means "trash" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Trash or garbage.
How do you pronounce "'opala"?
"'opala" is pronounced "oh-PAH-lah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "'opala" in a sentence?
Example: "Throw da 'opala away"
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