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Good food? You know dat!

Meaning: yes definitely

Pronunciation: you-know-DAT
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Meaning

• yes definitely

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What does "Good food? You know dat!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Good food? You know dat!" means "yes definitely" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Good food? You know dat!"?

"Good food? You know dat!" is pronounced "you-know-DAT". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Good food? You know dat!"?

"Good food? You know dat!" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."

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"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."

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