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going go

Meaning: will go

Pronunciation: GO-ing-go
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Meaning

will go
planning to go

Usage: This phrase indicates a future action, similar to "will go" or "is planning to go." It emphasizes the intention to perform the action.

Examples

"I going go beach"

"I going go to da store later."

"She going go visit her family next week."

Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: This construction emphasizes the future action, a common feature of Pidgin grammar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "going go" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"going go" means "will go" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This phrase indicates a future action, similar to "will go" or "is planning to go." It emphasizes the intention to perform the action..

How do you pronounce "going go"?

"going go" is pronounced "GO-ing-go". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "going go" in a sentence?

Example: "I going go beach"

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