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What does "Popo coming" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Popo coming" means "police" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Popo coming"?
"Popo coming" is pronounced "POH-poh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Popo coming"?
"Popo coming" is a people 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 kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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