si1 lok6 fat6 hak1斯洛伐克
Jyutpingsi1 lok6 fat6 hak1
Yalesī lohk faht hāk
Definition
Slovakia; a landlocked country in Central Europe with its capital at Bratislava.
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How it's used
Geographic names are often used with the verb 喺 to indicate location or origin. Unlike some other European countries, there is no common colloquial nickname for this nation in Cantonese, so the full name is always used.
Examples
Do you know where Slovakia is?
He is going to travel to Slovakia next month.
Related words
Common phrases
go to Slovakia
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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.
