He stay one townie, not country
Meaning: city dweller
Pronunciation: TOW-nee
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What does "He stay one townie, not country" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"He stay one townie, not country" means "city dweller" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "He stay one townie, not country"?
"He stay one townie, not country" is pronounced "TOW-nee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "He stay one townie, not country"?
"He stay one townie, not country" 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
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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