m4 gei3 dak1唔記得唔记得
Jyutpingm4 gei3 dak1
Yalem̀h gei dāk
Definition
To forget; to not remember.
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How it's used
Focuses on the temporary lapse of memory or a failure to recall specific information at a given moment. It is the standard way to express forgetting an action or a fact, whereas the word 忘記 is more formal and often reserved for written contexts or deeper, more permanent states of forgetting.
Examples
I forgot to bring my wallet when I left the house.
Do you remember that you need to pay rent tomorrow?
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Common mistake
Avoid using 忘記 in casual conversation, as it sounds overly literary or stiff. Also, note that 唔記得 is a verb phrase, so it cannot take an object directly in the same way some English verbs do; you often need to follow it with a verb or a clause.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
