ova dere
Meaning: over there
Usage: “Ova dere” is used to indicate a location that is distant from the speaker and the listener. It's a common phrase in Pidgin to point out or describe a place that's not immediately accessible.
"Stay ova dere"
"Da beach is ova dere, by da coconut trees."
"I saw him ova dere, talkin' story wit' his braddah."
"Da store stay ova dea"
"You see dat kine car, ova dea by da beach?"
"Eh brah, da party ova dea, yeah? Let's go!"
Origin: This phrase comes directly from English, though it has been adapted to fit the rhythm and pronunciation of Hawaiian Pidgin.
What does "ova dere" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"ova dere" means "over there" in Hawaiian Pidgin. “Ova dere” is used to indicate a location that is distant from the speaker and the listener. It's a common phrase in Pidgin to point out or describe a place that's not immediately accessible..
How do you pronounce "ova dere"?
"ova dere" is pronounced "OH-vah-DAIR". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "ova dere" in a sentence?
Example: "Stay ova dere"
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