naai5 je5奶嘢
Jyutpingnaai5 je5
Yalenáaih yéh
Definition
To get into trouble, make a blunder, or mess things up.
colloquialslangdaily actions
How it's used
This term is used to describe an unfortunate situation where someone has made a mistake or encountered an unexpected problem. It carries a sense of regret or realization that one has brought trouble upon oneself. It is frequently used in work or social contexts to describe the aftermath of a poor decision.
Examples
You are really in trouble this time, the boss caught you.
If you accidentally get into a mess, remember to find someone to help.
Related words
Common phrases
to be in big trouble
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 奶, which means to lick. While the pronunciation is identical, the meaning is completely different, and using it in a formal setting can be quite awkward due to the slang nature of the phrase.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
