We cooking da pig in da imu
Meaning: underground oven
food
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underground oven
What does "We cooking da pig in da imu" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"We cooking da pig in da imu" means "underground oven" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "We cooking da pig in da imu"?
"We cooking da pig in da imu" is pronounced "EE-moo". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "We cooking da pig in da imu"?
"We cooking da pig in da imu" is a food expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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