ge3 laa2嘅喇
Jyutpingge3 laa2
Yalege lá
Definition
Sentence-final particle used to make an assertion, state a matter of fact, or show certainty.
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How it's used
This combination of particles serves to emphasize that a situation has reached a settled state or is now a confirmed reality. It often carries a tone of reassurance or impatience, signaling that the listener should accept the information as final. When used in response to a question, it functions to close the discussion by asserting the truth of the claim.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the simple particle 㗎, but adding 喇 introduces a sense of finality or change of state that is absent in the shorter form. Using it incorrectly can make a simple statement sound unnecessarily defensive or like a lecture.
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Grammar guides
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