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Pake stay of Chinese descent

Meaning: of Chinese descent

Pronunciation: PAH-keh
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Meaning

of Chinese descent

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What does "Pake stay of Chinese descent" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Pake stay of Chinese descent" means "of Chinese descent" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

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"Pake stay of Chinese descent" is pronounced "PAH-keh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

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"Pake stay of Chinese descent" 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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"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."

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