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a goin

Meaning: going

Pronunciation: ah GO-in
general intermediate

Meaning

going
about to

Usage: A common contraction of 'I am going'. Used to indicate future action.

Examples

"I a goin' store, you like something?"

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What does "a goin" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"a goin" means "going" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A common contraction of 'I am going'. Used to indicate future action..

How do you pronounce "a goin"?

"a goin" is pronounced "ah GO-in". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "a goin" in a sentence?

Example: "I a goin' store, you like something?"

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