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What does "I stay pau" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"I stay pau" means "finished" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "I stay pau"?
"I stay pau" is pronounced "POW". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "I stay pau"?
"I stay pau" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"The word 'stay' is frequently used as a progressive marker, like 'He stay eating' for 'He is eating'."
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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