geta
Meaning: traditional Japanese wooden sandals
Meaning
Usage: Traditional Japanese wooden sandals
Examples
"She wearing geta fo' da festival"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: Japanese
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "geta" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"geta" means "traditional Japanese wooden sandals" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Traditional Japanese wooden sandals.
How do you pronounce "geta"?
"geta" is pronounced "GEH-tah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "geta" in a sentence?
Example: "She wearing geta fo' da festival"
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
Local Culture Fact
"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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