Fakawat you do dat?
Meaning: for what reason
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for what reason
What does "Fakawat you do dat?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Fakawat you do dat?" means "for what reason" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Fakawat you do dat?"?
"Fakawat you do dat?" is pronounced "FAH-kah-wat". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Fakawat you do dat?"?
"Fakawat you do dat?" is a expressions 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')."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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