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How do you say just no in Hawaiian?

There isn't a direct, single-word translation for "just no" in Hawaiian. However, here are a few ways to express that sentiment:

Strong rejection:

* ʻAʻole loa! (pronounced ah-oh-leh lo-ah) - This translates to "Absolutely not!" and conveys a very firm refusal.

* ʻAʻole iki! (pronounced ah-oh-leh ee-kee) - This means "Not at all!" and is similar to "Absolutely not!"

Less strong but still clear rejection:

* ʻAʻole (pronounced ah-oh-leh) - This simply means "no" and is a more general rejection.

* ʻAʻole e hiki (pronounced ah-oh-leh eh hee-kee) - This translates to "It's not possible" and can be used to politely decline a request.

Informal and playful:

* ʻAʻole ʻoe! (pronounced ah-oh-leh oh-eh) - This means "Not you!" and is a casual way to say "No way!"

Important Note: It's important to consider the context and your relationship with the person you're speaking to when choosing the appropriate phrase.

Remember that Hawaiian language is a beautiful and nuanced language, so it's great to learn different ways to express yourself.

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