sok3 maa5 lei5索馬里索马里
Jyutpingsok3 maa5 lei5
Yalesok máh léih
Definition
Somalia; a country in East Africa with its capital at Mogadishu.
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How it's used
Geographical names in Cantonese often follow the same phonetic transliteration patterns as in Mandarin, but the pronunciation can differ significantly due to the Cantonese sound system. When discussing countries in Africa, speakers typically use the standard transliterated names found in news media and formal geography, even in casual conversation.
Examples
He went to Somalia to do volunteer work.
Do you know where Somalia is?
Related words
Common phrases
Somali pirates
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