goin or going
Meaning: going to
Pronunciation: GO-in
grammar
intermediate
Meaning
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going to
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will
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about to
Examples
"I goin go store, you like anything?"
"We going eat lunch later, you like come?"
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "goin or going" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"goin or going" means "going to" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "goin or going"?
"goin or going" is pronounced "GO-in". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "goin or going" in a sentence?
Example: "I goin go store, you like anything?"
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"Questions in Pidgin often use a rising intonation at the end of a statement rather than changing word order."
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