Howzit brah, long time no see!
Meaning: how are you
Pronunciation: HOW-zit
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What does "Howzit brah, long time no see!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Howzit brah, long time no see!" means "how are you" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Howzit brah, long time no see!"?
"Howzit brah, long time no see!" is pronounced "HOW-zit". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Howzit brah, long time no see!"?
"Howzit brah, long time no see!" is a greetings 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
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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