lok6 baa1落吧
Jyutpinglok6 baa1
Yalelohk bā
Definition
To go to a bar or pub.
colloquialdrinkplaces
How it's used
Using the verb 落 implies a sense of movement or heading out to a specific destination, similar to how one might say go out for the night. It is strictly limited to the context of visiting a bar or nightclub and is not used for other types of venues like restaurants or cafes. The term carries a casual, social connotation of nightlife activity.
Examples
Shall we go to a bar for a drink tonight?
He always goes to bars and drinks until he is wasted before going home.
Related words
Common phrases
go to a bar for a drink
go to bars all the time
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the particle 吧 used in Mandarin to suggest an action or express agreement. In Cantonese, 落吧 is a distinct verb phrase where 吧 specifically refers to a bar, and it cannot be used as a sentence-final particle.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
