correck
Meaning: correct
Usage: Used to affirm that something is right, true, or accurate. It's a simple way to agree or confirm.
"Dass correck"
"Yeah, brah, you correck!"
"You correck, dat's da way to do it."
Origin: From the English word "correct," it's a straightforward affirmation that has become a staple in Pidgin.
What does "correck" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"correck" means "correct" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Used to affirm that something is right, true, or accurate. It's a simple way to agree or confirm..
How do you pronounce "correck"?
"correck" is pronounced "koh-REK". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "correck" in a sentence?
Example: "Dass correck"
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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