try wait
Meaning: wait a moment
Pronunciation: try-WAYT
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Meaning
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wait a moment
Usage: Hold on
Examples
"Try wait!"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: English
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "try wait" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"try wait" means "wait a moment" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Hold on.
How do you pronounce "try wait"?
"try wait" is pronounced "try-WAYT". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "try wait" in a sentence?
Example: "Try wait!"
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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 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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