gam1 wan4今勻今匀
Jyutpinggam1 wan4
Yalegām wàhn
Definition
This time.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Carries a slightly more informal and emphatic tone compared to the standard 今次. It often implies a sense of finality or a specific focus on the current attempt, especially when someone is frustrated or determined after previous failures. It is frequently used in casual conversation to highlight that the current situation is distinct from past ones.
Examples
We must win this match this time.
What excuse do you have this time?
Related words
Common phrases
definitely doomed this time
hit the jackpot this time
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal writing or professional settings as it sounds very colloquial. It is strictly for spoken Cantonese and should be avoided in business emails or official documents.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
