sik6 dak1 gaa3食得㗎
Jyutpingsik6 dak1 gaa3
Yalesihk dāk ga
Definition
Edible; safe to eat.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
Adding 㗎 at the end of a sentence functions as a particle that softens the tone, often implying a reassurance or a response to someone's doubt. It is frequently used when someone is questioning the safety or quality of food, and the speaker wants to confirm that it is perfectly fine to consume. This structure is highly idiomatic and sounds much more natural than simply saying 食得.
Examples
These fruits have been sitting out for a long time, are they still edible?
Don't worry, this cake is ready, it's safe to eat.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 食得㗎 with 食得, but the former carries a specific conversational nuance of reassurance that the latter lacks. Avoid using it in formal writing, as it is strictly a spoken construction.
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Grammar guides
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