Dutch edit

Alternative forms edit

  • (text messaging) hz

Etymology edit

Univerbation of hoe +‎ zo. Compare English how so.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ɦuˈzoː/
  • (file)

Adverb edit

hoezo

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

Interjection edit

hoezo

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

Descendants edit

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