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Uncle Joe stay fixing cars

Meaning: any older man you respect

Pronunciation: UN-kul
people beginner
people respect family

Meaning

• any older man you respect

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What does "Uncle Joe stay fixing cars" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Uncle Joe stay fixing cars" means "any older man you respect" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Uncle Joe stay fixing cars"?

"Uncle Joe stay fixing cars" is pronounced "UN-kul". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Uncle Joe stay fixing cars"?

"Uncle Joe stay fixing cars" is a people expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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Pidgin & Local Culture Corner

Pidgin Grammar Tip

"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."

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"The concept of 'Ohana' means family, but can also include close friends and the broader community."

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