gat1 bou3 tai4吉布提
Jyutpinggat1 bou3 tai4
Yalegāt bou tàih
Definition
Djibouti, a country in Northeast Africa, or its capital city.
- Djibouti (country)
- Djibouti (capital city)
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How it's used
Geographic names in Cantonese often follow the English phonetic approximation closely, and 吉布提 is the standard transliteration for this specific nation. It functions purely as a proper noun and does not carry the colloquial nuances found in everyday Cantonese vocabulary.
Examples
Do you know where Djibouti is?
He is going to travel to Djibouti next month.
Related words
Common phrases
Djibouti City
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
