naap6 mai5 bei2 aa3納米比亞纳米比亚
Jyutpingnaap6 mai5 bei2 aa3
Yalenaahp máih béi a
Definition
Namibia, a country in southwestern Africa with its capital at Windhoek.
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How it's used
Geographic names in Cantonese often follow the English pronunciation closely, but the tone and rhythm are adapted to fit the Cantonese syllable structure. When discussing countries, it is common to add 嘅 before the name if you are describing a specific aspect, like 納米比亞嘅風景.
Examples
Where is Namibia in Africa?
I really want to travel to Namibia.
Related words
Common phrases
go to Namibia
travel to Namibia
Grammar color guide
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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.
