dat6 nei4 sai1 aa3突尼西亞突尼西亚
Jyutpingdat6 nei4 sai1 aa3
Yaledaht nèih sāi a
Definition
Tunisia; a country in North Africa with its capital at Tunis.
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How it's used
Geographical names in Cantonese often follow the English pronunciation closely, but the final syllable is usually adapted to fit local phonology. When referring to countries, it is standard to add 嘅 or other particles to connect them to descriptions rather than using them as direct adjectives.
Examples
Have you ever traveled in Tunisia?
The scenery in Tunisia is really beautiful.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
