poho stay useless, wasteful, wasted
Meaning: useless, wasteful, wasted
What does "poho stay useless, wasteful, wasted" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"poho stay useless, wasteful, wasted" means "useless, wasteful, wasted" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "poho stay useless, wasteful, wasted"?
"poho stay useless, wasteful, wasted" is pronounced "POH-hoh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "poho stay useless, wasteful, wasted"?
"poho stay useless, wasteful, wasted" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
"The concept of 'Ohana' means family, but can also include close friends and the broader community."
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