You wase time!
Meaning: waste time
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waste time
What does "You wase time!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"You wase time!" means "waste time" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "You wase time!"?
"You wase time!" is pronounced "WAYS-time". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "You wase time!"?
"You wase time!" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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