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 & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
Local Culture Fact
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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