hu-i stay a call to get someone's attention
Meaning: a call to get someone's attention
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What does "hu-i stay a call to get someone's attention" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"hu-i stay a call to get someone's attention" means "a call to get someone's attention" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "hu-i stay a call to get someone's attention"?
"hu-i stay a call to get someone's attention" is pronounced "HOO-ee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "hu-i stay a call to get someone's attention"?
"hu-i stay a call to get someone's attention" is a cultural 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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"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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