Eh, how you stay?
Meaning: how are you?
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What does "Eh, how you stay?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Eh, how you stay?" means "how are you?" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Eh, how you stay?"?
"Eh, how you stay?" is pronounced "how-you-STAY". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Eh, how you stay?"?
"Eh, how you stay?" is a greetings expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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Pidgin & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Questions in Pidgin often use a rising intonation at the end of a statement rather than changing word order."
Local Culture Fact
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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