Small kid time, I used to play marbles
Meaning: when I was a kid
What does "Small kid time, I used to play marbles" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Small kid time, I used to play marbles" means "when I was a kid" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Small kid time, I used to play marbles"?
"Small kid time, I used to play marbles" is pronounced "small-KID-time". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Small kid time, I used to play marbles"?
"Small kid time, I used to play marbles" is a expressions 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'."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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