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What does "Goin be late" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Goin be late" means "going" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Goin be late"?
"Goin be late" is pronounced "GO-in". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Goin be late"?
"Goin be late" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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