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nervous
What does "I stay nerjis" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"I stay nerjis" means "nervous" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "I stay nerjis"?
"I stay nerjis" is pronounced "NER-jis". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "I stay nerjis"?
"I stay nerjis" is a emotions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
"The 'Aloha Spirit' is actually part of Hawaii state law (HRS [ยง 5-7.5])."
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