hai6 gam2 laa1係噉啦系啖啦
Jyutpinghai6 gam2 laa1
Yalehaih gám lā
Definition
That's it for now, so be it, or that's a deal.
- that's it for now; that's all
- so be it; let it be this way
- that's a deal; agreed
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
Functions as a versatile closing remark to signal acceptance of a situation or the finalization of an agreement. It carries a sense of resignation or finality, effectively ending a discussion that has reached its natural conclusion. It is often used to wrap up a conversation when both parties have reached a consensus or when one party decides to stop arguing.
Examples
Since you have already decided, so be it.
We agreed to meet tomorrow, that's a deal.
Related words
Common phrases
It is agreed then
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean "it is like this" in a descriptive sense, as it is strictly a pragmatic marker for closing interactions. It is not a literal description of a state of being.
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Grammar guides
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