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Sample dat food

Meaning: try that

Pronunciation: SAM-pul-dat
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Meaning

try that

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What does "Sample dat food" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Sample dat food" means "try that" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Sample dat food"?

"Sample dat food" is pronounced "SAM-pul-dat". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Sample dat food"?

"Sample dat food" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."

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"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."

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