ngaam1 gai2啱偈

Jyutpingngaam1 gai2

Yalengāam gái

形容詞

Definition

To get along well or be on friendly terms; compatible and agreeable with each other.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the intellectual or conversational compatibility between people. It implies that two individuals share similar views or enjoy the same topics, making their interaction smooth and pleasant. It is rarely used to describe people who just happen to be in the same social circle without having deep or frequent conversations.

Examples

ngo5我tung4同keoi5佢hou2好ngaam1啱gai2偈，seng4成jat6日dou1都king1傾m4唔jyun4完。

I get along really well with him, we can talk forever.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢tung4同nei5你aam1啱m4唔ngaam1啱gai2偈aa4呀？

Do you think you get along well with him?

Common phrases

hou2好ngaam1啱gai2偈

get along very well

m4唔ngaam1啱gai2偈

do not get along well

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 夾, which is a broader term for compatibility in personality, work style, or even fashion. 啱偈 is strictly about the quality of communication and the ability to enjoy each other's company through talking.