ngo5 ge3我嘅
Jyutpingngo5 ge3
Yalengóh ge
Definition
My; mine.
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How it's used
Possession is expressed by adding 嘅 to a pronoun, functioning exactly like the English possessive pronoun. It is frequently shortened to just the pronoun plus a tone change in very casual speech, but using 嘅 remains the standard way to emphasize ownership. Unlike formal written Chinese, it is never omitted when indicating that something belongs to someone.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 我嘅 with 我, which is just the personal pronoun I or me. Remember that 嘅 is the essential marker that turns the pronoun into a possessive form.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
