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You like eat, eh? I going cook

Meaning: you want to eat, right?

Pronunciation: you LIKE eat, EH
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Meaning

you want to eat, right?

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What does "You like eat, eh? I going cook" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"You like eat, eh? I going cook" means "you want to eat, right?" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "You like eat, eh? I going cook"?

"You like eat, eh? I going cook" is pronounced "you LIKE eat, EH". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "You like eat, eh? I going cook"?

"You like eat, eh? I going cook" is a questions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."

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"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."

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