gam1 go3 jyut6今個月今个月
Jyutpinggam1 go3 jyut6
Yalegām go yuht
Definition
This month; the period from the first to the last day of the current month.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Refers specifically to the current calendar month rather than a duration of thirty days. When discussing plans or events, it is frequently paired with the particle 嘅 to indicate possession or specific timing, such as 今個月嘅計劃.
Examples
Did you go traveling this month?
Related words
Common phrases
the end of this month
the beginning of this month
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 下個月 for next month or 上個月 for last month. Learners sometimes mistakenly use 呢個月, which is understood but less common than the standard 今個月.
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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.
