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Jyutpingmak6 gaa1
Yalemahk gā
Definition
Mecca; the Islamic holy city in western Saudi Arabia.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the holy city in Saudi Arabia. Unlike some other place names that have localized Cantonese pronunciations, this name is primarily used in religious or geographical contexts.
Examples
He will go to Mecca for pilgrimage next month.
Do you know which country Mecca is in?
Related words
Common phrases
pilgrimage to Mecca
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
