nei4 jat6 lei6 aa3尼日利亞尼日利亚
Jyutpingnei4 jat6 lei6 aa3
Yalenèih yaht leih a
Definition
Nigeria, a country in West Africa with its capital at Abuja.
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How it's used
Geographic names are often transliterated phonetically in Cantonese, and this one follows the standard convention for international countries. It is used exactly like any other country name when discussing travel, news, or nationality.
Examples
My friend is from Nigeria.
Do you know where Nigeria is?
Related words
Common phrases
Nigerian
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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.
