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How you stay brah?

Meaning: how are you?

Pronunciation: how-you-STAY
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greetings greeting

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how are you?

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What does "How you stay brah?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"How you stay brah?" means "how are you?" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "How you stay brah?"?

"How you stay brah?" is pronounced "how-you-STAY". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "How you stay brah?"?

"How you stay brah?" is a greetings expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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