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get

Meaning: have

Pronunciation: GET
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Meaning

have
there is
understand?
got it?

Usage: Existence or possession

Examples

"Get plenty fish today"

"You get o wat?"

Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: English

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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"

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