Before time was mo bettah
Meaning: back in the day
Pronunciation: bee-FOR-time
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back in the day
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What does "Before time was mo bettah" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Before time was mo bettah" means "back in the day" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Before time was mo bettah"?
"Before time was mo bettah" is pronounced "bee-FOR-time". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Before time was mo bettah"?
"Before time was mo bettah" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"The word 'stay' is frequently used as a progressive marker, like 'He stay eating' for 'He is eating'."
Local Culture Fact
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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