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fakawat

Meaning: for what reason

🗣️ Pronunciation: FAH-kah-wat
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📖 Meaning

for what reason

Usage: Questioning purpose

💬 Examples

"Fakawat you do dat?"

🌺 Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: English "for what"

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What does "fakawat" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"fakawat" means "for what reason" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Questioning purpose.

How do you pronounce "fakawat"?

"fakawat" is pronounced "FAH-kah-wat". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "fakawat" in a sentence?

Example: "Fakawat you do dat?"

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