on1 go1 laai1安哥拉
Jyutpingon1 go1 laai1
Yaleōn gō lāai
Definition
Angola; a country in southwestern Africa with Luanda as its capital.
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How it's used
Geographical names in Cantonese often follow the same pronunciation patterns as Mandarin, but the tone might differ slightly depending on the speaker's familiarity with the region. It is treated as a proper noun and does not typically take a measure word when referring to the country itself.
Examples
Angola is a country in southwestern Africa.
Do you know where Angola is?
Related words
Common phrases
Republic of Angola
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Grammar guides
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