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Howzit sistah?

Meaning: sister

Pronunciation: SIS-tah
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sister

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What does "Howzit sistah?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Howzit sistah?" means "sister" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Howzit sistah?"?

"Howzit sistah?" is pronounced "SIS-tah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

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"Howzit sistah?" is a people expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."

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