Ho, he saw da wave and wen get'um!
Meaning: go for it
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What does "Ho, he saw da wave and wen get'um!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Ho, he saw da wave and wen get'um!" means "go for it" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Ho, he saw da wave and wen get'um!"?
"Ho, he saw da wave and wen get'um!" is pronounced "get-UM". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Ho, he saw da wave and wen get'um!"?
"Ho, he saw da wave and wen get'um!" is a actions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
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"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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