try look
Meaning: please look
Pronunciation: try LOOK
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Meaning
•
please look
•
check this out
•
look at this
Usage: Asking someone to look at something
Examples
"Try look dis one!"
"Try look how big!"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: English
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "try look" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"try look" means "please look" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Asking someone to look at something.
How do you pronounce "try look"?
"try look" is pronounced "try LOOK". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "try look" in a sentence?
Example: "Try look dis one!"
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Pidgin & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
Local Culture Fact
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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