how can

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English:

how

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Singlish:

can

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Hokkien:

mana

poj:

ma-na

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会使

poj:

ē-sái

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definitions

interjection

  1. why is it allowed; why is it possible; in what sense would this do or suffice; in what way is this fair

    2. I tapau with my own container I still must pay the 50 cents? How can?!

    synonyms:

    mana eh sai

adverb

  1. (interrogative) in what way will this do or suffice

    2. The fella so buay steady; how can trust?

    synonyms:

    mana eh sai

usage notes

Closely related to, but slightly different from where can.


related:

where can can also also can where got can mana eh sai mana eh sai how can dis be allow

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