gam2 dou1 dak1噉都得啖都得

Jyutpinggam2 dou1 dak1

Yalegám dōu dāk

語句

Definition

Used to express shock, disapproval, or disbelief at how someone has behaved or how something has happened.

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How it's used

Expresses a mix of disbelief and indignation when faced with a situation that defies common sense or moral expectations. It functions as a rhetorical exclamation rather than a genuine question, often inviting the listener to share in the speaker's frustration. The tone is typically sharp and accusatory, highlighting the absurdity of the other person's actions.

Examples

keoi5佢lin4連ni1呢di1啲cin2錢dou1都aak3呃，gam2噉dou1都dak1得？

He even scams this kind of money, how can he do that?

nei5你ging2竟jin4然ci4遲dou3到loeng5兩go3個zung1鐘，gam2噉dou1都dak1得㗎！

You are actually two hours late, that is just unbelievable!

Common phrases

zan1真hai6係gam2噉dou1都dak1得

I really cannot believe that is allowed

Common mistake

Avoid using this in formal or professional settings, as it carries a strong sense of personal judgment and can sound confrontational. It is strictly for informal interactions where you are comfortable expressing strong disapproval to the person involved.