dak1 gaa2 laa3得㗎喇

Jyutpingdak1 gaa2 laa3

Yaledāk gá la

Definition

That is enough; that will do; everything is under control.

colloquialdaily actionscommunication

How it's used

This phrase is a versatile way to signal that a situation is settled or that someone can stop worrying. It often functions as a reassurance to others that you have things under control. It combines the verb 得, the particle 㗎, and the final particle 喇 to create a sense of finality and comfort.

Examples

nei5你fong3放sam1心laa1啦，le1呢gin2件si6事ngo5我gaau2搞dak1得㗎gaa2喇。

Don't worry, I have already handled this matter.

gau3夠laa3喇，m4唔sai2使zoi3再gaa1加，dak1得㗎gaa2喇。

That's enough, no need to add more, it's fine.

Common phrases

m4唔sai2使daam1擔sam1心，dak1得㗎gaa2喇

Don't worry, it's all good.

gaau2搞dak1得㗎gaa2喇

It is handled.

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple way to say "I can do it," but it is primarily used to dismiss further concern or to indicate that a task is finished and satisfactory. Using it when someone is asking for your permission or ability to perform a task can sound dismissive or overly abrupt.