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you stay go?

Meaning: are you going?

Pronunciation: you-stay-GO
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Meaning

are you going?

Usage: This phrase means 'are you going?' It's a common way to ask about someone's plans.

Examples

"You stay go o wat?"

"You stay go da party tonight?"

"You stay go school tomorrow?"

Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: This phrase is a direct translation from English, but it is very common in Pidgin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "you stay go?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"you stay go?" means "are you going?" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This phrase means 'are you going?' It's a common way to ask about someone's plans..

How do you pronounce "you stay go?"?

"you stay go?" is pronounced "you-stay-GO". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "you stay go?" in a sentence?

Example: "You stay go o wat?"

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"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."

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