Pass da chawan
Meaning: rice bowl
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intermediate
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rice bowl
What does "Pass da chawan" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Pass da chawan" means "rice bowl" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Pass da chawan"?
"Pass da chawan" is pronounced "CHAH-wahn". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Pass da chawan"?
"Pass da chawan" is a objects expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Questions in Pidgin often use a rising intonation at the end of a statement rather than changing word order."
"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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