He stay one kotonk from California
Meaning: Japanese person born on mainland US
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What does "He stay one kotonk from California" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"He stay one kotonk from California" means "Japanese person born on mainland US" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "He stay one kotonk from California"?
"He stay one kotonk from California" is pronounced "ko-TONK". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "He stay one kotonk from California"?
"He stay one kotonk from California" is a people expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
Local Culture Fact
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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