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Yalefān làahn
Definition
Finland, a country in Northern Europe with Helsinki as its capital.
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How it's used
When referring to countries in Cantonese, it is standard to add the suffix 嘅 before nouns to indicate origin or possession. While the name is borrowed from English, the pronunciation follows Cantonese phonology, making it distinct from Mandarin. It is frequently discussed in the context of its high quality of life or its famous education system.
Examples
Do you like travelling to Finland?
Winters in Finland are really cold.
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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.
