do1 dak1 saai3多得嗮

Jyutpingdo1 dak1 saai3

Yaledō dāk saai

Definition

Thanks entirely to; to be fully indebted to.

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How it's used

Carries a strong sarcastic undertone when used to describe negative situations, effectively meaning it is someone's fault rather than expressing genuine gratitude. It functions as a causal marker that emphasizes the extent of someone's influence on an outcome. While it can be used sincerely, the context usually makes it clear whether the speaker is appreciative or blaming the person mentioned.

Examples

do1多dak1得嗮saai3你nei5幫bong1手，sau2件gin2事si6先sin1搞gaau2得dak1掂。

Thanks to your help, the matter was finally resolved.

gam1今ci3次gaau2搞seng4成gam3咁，do1多dak1得嗮saai3佢keoi5亂lyun6咁gam3嚟。

Things ended up like this because of his reckless actions.

Related words

synonymdo1 dak1多得dō dāksee alsocyun4 kaau3全靠chyùnh kau

Common phrases

do1多dak1得嗮saai3你

thanks to you

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple thank you, but using it in a serious or professional context to express genuine gratitude can sound confusing or unintentionally passive-aggressive. Ensure the tone matches the outcome being discussed.