Fa'afetai uso
Meaning: thank you (Samoan)
greetings
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thank you (Samoan)
What does "Fa'afetai uso" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Fa'afetai uso" means "thank you (Samoan)" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Fa'afetai uso"?
"Fa'afetai uso" is pronounced "fah-ah-feh-TIE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Fa'afetai uso"?
"Fa'afetai uso" is a greetings expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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