dang2 doi6等待

Jyutpingdang2 doi6

Yaledáng doih

動詞Common

Definition

To wait or await.

neutraldaily actionstime

How it's used

While 等待 is understood in Cantonese, it sounds formal and literary compared to the everyday verb 等. Most native speakers prefer using 等 or the progressive form 等緊 in casual conversation. Using 等待 often implies a more serious, patient, or abstract anticipation rather than just waiting for a bus or a friend.

Examples

ngo5我hai2喺dou6度dang2等doi6待gan2緊go3個git3結gwo2果。

I am waiting for the result.

nei5你zung6仲jiu3要dang2等doi6待gei2幾noi6耐aa4呀？

How much longer do you still need to wait?

Common phrases

dang2等doi6待si4時gei1機

to await an opportunity

dang2等doi6待gau3救wun4援

to await rescue

Common mistake

Beginners often use 等待 in situations where it sounds overly dramatic or stiff, such as telling a friend to wait for them at a restaurant. Stick to 等 or 等陣 for daily interactions to avoid sounding like you are reading from a formal document.