feel like
Meaning: seem like
Meaning
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.
Examples
"Feel like going rain"
"Feel like something not right"
"I feel like stay home today, brah."
"Da food feel like ono, yeah?"
Origin & Cultural Context
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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"
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Pidgin & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
Local Culture Fact
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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