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Ass why I wen tell you

Meaning: that's why

Pronunciation: ass-WHY
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• that's why

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What does "Ass why I wen tell you" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Ass why I wen tell you" means "that's why" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Ass why I wen tell you"?

"Ass why I wen tell you" is pronounced "ass-WHY". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Ass why I wen tell you"?

"Ass why I wen tell you" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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Pidgin Grammar Tip

"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."

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"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."

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