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Small kid time, I used to play marbles

Meaning: when I was a kid

Pronunciation: small-KID-time
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Meaning

when I was a kid

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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.

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"Using 'mo' before an adjective creates a comparative, like 'mo bettah' for 'better'."

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

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