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What does "Fo what you crying?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Fo what you crying?" means "why" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Fo what you crying?"?
"Fo what you crying?" is pronounced "foh-WHAT". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Fo what you crying?"?
"Fo what you crying?" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Using 'mo' before an adjective creates a comparative, like 'mo bettah' for 'better'."
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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