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You pau with dat plate lunch?

Meaning: Are you done with that?

Pronunciation: you POW wit dat
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Meaning

Are you done with that?

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What does "You pau with dat plate lunch?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"You pau with dat plate lunch?" means "Are you done with that?" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "You pau with dat plate lunch?"?

"You pau with dat plate lunch?" is pronounced "you POW wit dat". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "You pau with dat plate lunch?"?

"You pau with dat plate lunch?" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."

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"The shaka sign (🤙) is a common gesture in Hawaii expressing the 'Aloha Spirit'."

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