feel like
Meaning: seem like
Usage: In Pidgin, "feel like" is used to express a sense or intuition, similar to English, but it can also imply a desire or inclination. It's often used to describe a feeling about a situation or a person.
"Feel like going rain"
"Feel like something not right"
"I feel like stay home today, brah."
"Da food feel like ono, yeah?"
Origin: The phrase "feel like" likely evolved from English, but its frequent use in Pidgin reflects the language's tendency to simplify and adapt English phrases to fit local contexts.
What does "feel like" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"feel like" means "seem like" in Hawaiian Pidgin. In Pidgin, "feel like" is used to express a sense or intuition, similar to English, but it can also imply a desire or inclination. It's often used to describe a feeling about a situation or a person..
How do you pronounce "feel like"?
"feel like" is pronounced "feel-LIKE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "feel like" in a sentence?
Example: "Feel like going rain"
kimochi
feeling, vibe, sensation
auē
oh dear, alas, oh my gosh, expression of shock or dismay, oh no
ay koodish
exclamation of shock, oh no, good grief, yikes
bango
caught a big fish!, got one!, success catching fish
bumbai you learn
you'll learn eventually, you'll see what happens, I told you so
chance 'um
go for it, take a chance, try it, risk it, You should try it
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