deoi3 aa3對呀对呀

Jyutpingdeoi3 aa3

Yaledeui a

Definition

That's right; yes.

colloquialcommunication

How it's used

Adding the particle 呀 softens the bluntness of a simple 對, making the agreement sound more natural and friendly in conversation. It functions as a confirmation that aligns with the speaker's previous statement, often used when you are happy to find common ground. It is versatile enough to be used with friends, family, or colleagues in most informal settings.

Examples

deoi3對aa3呀，ngo5我dou1都hai6係gam1咁sam2諗。

That's right, I think so too.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪soeng2想heoi3去sik6食faan6飯？deoi3對aa3呀。

Are you planning to go eat? That's right.

Common phrases

deoi3對aa3呀，hai6係gam3咁㗎。

That's right, that's how it is.

Common mistake

Avoid using this in formal business correspondence or professional reports, as the particle 呀 makes it strictly colloquial. In those contexts, stick to the formal 對 or 係.