dak1 m4 dak1得唔得
Jyutpingdak1 m4 dak1
Yaledāk m̀h dāk
Definition
Equivalent to "is it okay or not"; used to ask for permission or whether something is feasible.
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
This phrase functions as a versatile tag question used to seek permission or confirm agreement. It is highly flexible and can be placed at the end of almost any request to soften the tone. Unlike formal requests, it implies a casual relationship between the speaker and the listener.
Examples
Can I leave a bit earlier tomorrow?
Related words
Common phrases
to say whether it is okay
Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for a simple yes or no question, but it carries a strong nuance of negotiation or seeking approval. Avoid using it in highly formal business settings where more polite structures like 可唔可以 are preferred.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
