saa1 wai1 maa5沙威瑪沙威玛
Jyutpingsaa1 wai1 maa5
Yalesā wāi máh
Definition
Shawarma; a Middle Eastern meat dish cooked on a vertical rotisserie and shaved into thin slices.
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How it's used
Shawarma is a loanword that refers specifically to the Middle Eastern dish prepared on a vertical rotisserie. While it is widely understood in Hong Kong, it is not a traditional local food, so you will mostly find it in specific restaurants or food courts that specialize in Mediterranean or Middle Eastern cuisine.
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I want to buy a shawarma for lunch.
Is the shawarma from this shop tasty?
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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.
