My tutu was potagee
Meaning: Portuguese person
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Portuguese person
What does "My tutu was potagee" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"My tutu was potagee" means "Portuguese person" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "My tutu was potagee"?
"My tutu was potagee" is pronounced "poh-tah-GEE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "My tutu was potagee"?
"My tutu was potagee" is a people 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 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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