Why you stay liddat?
Meaning: like that
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What does "Why you stay liddat?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Why you stay liddat?" means "like that" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Why you stay liddat?"?
"Why you stay liddat?" is pronounced "lih-DAT". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Why you stay liddat?"?
"Why you stay liddat?" is a expressions 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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