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What does "Tanks bruddah" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Tanks bruddah" means "brother" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Tanks bruddah"?
"Tanks bruddah" is pronounced "BRƏ-də". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Tanks bruddah"?
"Tanks bruddah" is a people expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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