ngo5 dik1我的
Jyutpingngo5 dik1
Yalengóh dīk
Definition
My; mine.
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How it's used
Cantonese speakers use 嘅 to indicate possession rather than the Mandarin structure. While learners often try to use 我的, it sounds unnatural and overly formal in spoken settings. Using 嘅 makes your speech sound much more authentic and fluid.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 我的 in spoken Cantonese, as it is a Mandarin construction. Always use 嘅 after the pronoun to show possession.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
