meaning of goin
Meaning: What is going on?
Meaning
Examples
"Eh brah, you know da meaning of goin' ova dea?"
"I no know da meaning of goin', but I hear plenny noise."
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "meaning of goin" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"meaning of goin" means "What is going on?" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "meaning of goin"?
"meaning of goin" is pronounced "MEH-ning ov GO-in". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "meaning of goin" in a sentence?
Example: "Eh brah, you know da meaning of goin' ova dea?"
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Related Pidgin Words
goin
going, will, gonna, going to, about to
Where da lua stay?
Where is the restroom?, Where is the bathroom?
ay koodish
exclamation of shock, oh no, good grief, yikes
bango
caught a big fish!, got one!, success catching fish
bumbai you learn
you'll learn eventually, you'll see what happens, I told you so
chance 'um
go for it, take a chance, try it, risk it, You should try it
Pidgin & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
Local Culture Fact
"The shaka sign (🤙) is a common gesture in Hawaii expressing the 'Aloha Spirit'."
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