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try look

Meaning: please look

Pronunciation: try LOOK
expressions beginner

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 Grammar Tip

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