go1 dak1歌德

Jyutpinggo1 dak1

Yalegō dāk

動詞

Definition

To sing the praises of someone or to praise someone's virtues.

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How it's used

This term is a direct phonetic loan from English, specifically used to describe the act of flattering someone or singing their praises. It is often used in a slightly sarcastic or critical tone, implying that the person being praised might not actually deserve such high regard. It is distinct from standard Cantonese verbs for praise like 讚, as it carries a specific connotation of performative or excessive admiration.

Examples

keoi5佢sing4成jat6日hai2喺dou6度go1歌dak1德go2嗰go3個lou5老baan2闆。

He is always singing the praises of that boss.

nei5你sai2使mat1乜gam3咁joeng6樣go1歌dak1德keoi5佢aa3呀？

Why do you need to sing his praises like that?

Common phrases

go1歌dak1德jat1一faan1番

to sing someone's praises for a bit

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with the German name Goethe, which is also transliterated as 歌德 in Chinese. Context is essential to distinguish between the act of flattery and the famous writer.