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Try wait

Meaning: Please wait

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Please wait

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What does "Try wait" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Try wait" means "Please wait" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Try wait"?

"Try wait" is pronounced phonetically as it appears. Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Try wait"?

"Try wait" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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Pidgin Grammar Tip

"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."

Local Culture Fact

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

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