Uncle! Howzit? Long time no see
Meaning: how are you, mister?
greetings
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how are you, mister?
What does "Uncle! Howzit? Long time no see" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Uncle! Howzit? Long time no see" means "how are you, mister?" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Uncle! Howzit? Long time no see"?
"Uncle! Howzit? Long time no see" is pronounced "HOW-zit, UN-kul". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Uncle! Howzit? Long time no see"?
"Uncle! Howzit? Long time no see" is a greetings 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'."
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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