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das how stay

Meaning: that's how it is

Pronunciation: dahs how STAY
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Meaning

• that's how it is
• that's the way it is
• that is how it is

Usage: Common philosophical phrase accepting life as it happens; synonymous with "c'est la vie" or "it is what it is".

Examples

"Sometimes win, sometimes lose, das how stay."

Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: Pidgin

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What does "das how stay" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"das how stay" means "that's how it is" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Common philosophical phrase accepting life as it happens; synonymous with "c'est la vie" or "it is what it is"..

How do you pronounce "das how stay"?

"das how stay" is pronounced "dahs how STAY". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "das how stay" in a sentence?

Example: "Sometimes win, sometimes lose, das how stay."

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