Eh, wassamattayou?
Meaning: what's wrong with you
expressions
intermediate
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what's wrong with you
What does "Eh, wassamattayou?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Eh, wassamattayou?" means "what's wrong with you" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Eh, wassamattayou?"?
"Eh, wassamattayou?" is pronounced "WAH-sah-MAH-tah-you". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Eh, wassamattayou?"?
"Eh, wassamattayou?" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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