gon2 m4 dak1 cit3趕唔得切赶唔得切

Jyutpinggon2 m4 dak1 cit3

Yalegón m̀h dāk chit

Definition

To not be able to do or finish something in time; to not have enough time.

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How it's used

This phrase is the negative potential form of 趕得切, focusing specifically on the inability to meet a deadline or schedule. It implies a sense of urgency or pressure that has already been lost due to insufficient time. It is commonly used when discussing appointments, public transport, or project deadlines.

Examples

ngo5我ji4而gaa1家ceot1出mun4門hau2口，jing1應goi1該gon2趕m4唔dak1得cit3切faan1返gung1工。

I am leaving now, but I probably won't make it to work on time.

nei5你zung6仲mei6未zap1執hou2好haang4行lei2李，ting1聽jat6日gon2趕m4唔dak1得cit3切daap6搭fei1飛gei1機㗎。

You haven't packed your luggage yet, you won't be able to make your flight tomorrow.

Common phrases

gon2趕m4唔dak1得cit3切faan1返gung1工

cannot make it to work on time

gon2趕m4唔dak1得cit3切daap3搭ce1車

cannot make it to catch the transport

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 遲到, which simply means to be late. 趕唔得切 specifically highlights the process of trying to race against time and failing, whereas 遲到 is just the end result of arriving after the scheduled time.