lai2 gaa2嚟㗎
Jyutpinglai2 gaa2
Yalelái gá
Definition
Sentence-final particle used for emphasis, explanation, or identifying what something is.
colloquialparticledaily actions
How it's used
This combination of the verb 嚟 and the particle 㗎 functions as an emphatic marker to assert a fact or clarify a situation. It often carries a tone of insistence or explanation, signaling that the speaker is correcting a misunderstanding or providing a definitive reason. It is essentially a contraction of 嚟嘅, where the final particle adds a layer of conversational softness or emotional engagement.
Examples
I came here on purpose.
Did you come here on purpose?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 嚟㗎 with 嚟嘅. While both are common, 嚟㗎 is used specifically at the end of a sentence to make a statement or question more assertive, whereas 嚟嘅 is typically used to modify a noun or describe a state of being.
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Grammar guides
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