hoezo

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • (text messaging) hz

Etymology

Univerbation of hoe +‎ zo. Compare English how so.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɦuˈzoː/
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Adverb

hoezo

  1. in what way, in what respect
  2. why

Interjection

hoezo

  1. how so? how is that?
  2. how/what do you mean?
    Synonym: hoe bedoel je?

Descendants
  • Berbice Creole Dutch: hoso, huso
  • Negerhollands: hoeso, hoso, huso, hueso, husso
    • → Virgin Islands Creole: hoeso (dated)
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