laan5 dak1懶得懒得
Jyutpinglaan5 dak1
Yaleláahn dāk
Definition
To not feel like doing something; to not bother to make the effort.
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How it's used
Expresses a lack of motivation or energy to perform a task, often implying that the effort required outweighs the potential benefit. It is frequently used to justify inaction or to dismiss a suggestion. Unlike formal expressions of refusal, it carries a slightly dismissive or weary tone.
Examples
I'm so tired today, I can't be bothered to cook.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 唔想, which simply means do not want. 懶得 specifically emphasizes that the speaker is avoiding the effort or trouble involved in an action, rather than just expressing a lack of desire.
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Grammar guides
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