korean yobo
Meaning: Korean person
people
intermediate
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Korean person
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spouse
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Korean-style
"Eh, you went try the meat jun from that new Korean yobo place?"
"My neighbor is one sweet old Korean yobo."
What does "korean yobo" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"korean yobo" means "Korean person" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "korean yobo"?
"korean yobo" is pronounced "KOH-REE-AN YOH-BOH". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "korean yobo" in a sentence?
Example: "Eh, you went try the meat jun from that new Korean yobo place?"
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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