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)