get
Meaning: have
expressions
beginner
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have
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there is
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understand?
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got it?
Usage: Existence or possession
"Get plenty fish today"
"You get o wat?"
Origin: English
What does "get" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"get" means "have" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Existence or possession.
How do you pronounce "get"?
"get" is pronounced "GET". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "get" in a sentence?
Example: "Get plenty fish today"
"Using 'mo' before an adjective creates a comparative, like 'mo bettah' for 'better'."
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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