Why you stay liddat?
Meaning: like that
Pronunciation: lih-DAT
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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.
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
Local Culture Fact
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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