get'um
Meaning: go for it
Usage: "Get'um" is a versatile Pidgin phrase used to encourage someone to fully commit to an action or seize an opportunity. It implies enthusiasm and a sense of urgency, urging the person to give their best effort.
"Ho, he saw da wave and wen get'um!"
"You see dat job posting? Get'um!"
"Da surf stay good, get'um brah!"
"Eh, da kine pau hana party goin' on tonight, get'um, yeah?"
"She get one chance fo' win da race, gotta get'um, no joke!"
Origin: This phrase likely evolved from English phrases like "get them" or "get it," but it has been uniquely adapted within the Pidgin language to express a specific cultural attitude of embracing challenges and opportunities with gusto.
What does "get'um" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"get'um" means "go for it" in Hawaiian Pidgin. "Get'um" is a versatile Pidgin phrase used to encourage someone to fully commit to an action or seize an opportunity. It implies enthusiasm and a sense of urgency, urging the person to give their best effort..
How do you pronounce "get'um"?
"get'um" is pronounced "get-UM". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "get'um" in a sentence?
Example: "Ho, he saw da wave and wen get'um!"
get nutz
go crazy, get angry, act wild
holo
to run, running
holo holo
aimless wandering, cruise around, to venture out, go cruising
make funny
to play a joke on someone, to tease, to mess around with
rolo
roll, hang out, cruise
scobe
to look, to check out, to scope
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
"A 'Hui' is a club, association, or group of people working toward a common goal."
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