naam4 gaa1男家
Jyutpingnaam4 gaa1
Yalenàahm gā
Definition
The family of the bridegroom.
colloquialfamily
How it's used
Refers specifically to the groom's side during traditional wedding negotiations and ceremonies. It is often contrasted with 女家, which refers to the bride's family. These terms are essential when discussing wedding customs like the tea ceremony or the banquet, where responsibilities are often split between the two sides.
Examples
The groom's family wants to keep the wedding simple.
When is the groom's family coming over to pick up the bride?
Related words
Common phrases
relatives of the groom's side
elders of the groom's family
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to a man's family in non-wedding contexts, as it is strictly tied to the marital union. Use 佢屋企人 instead for general references to a man's relatives.
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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.
