taat1 je5撻嘢挞嘢
Jyutpingtaat1 je5
Yaletāat yéh
Definition
To steal something; to shoplift.
colloquialslang
How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of petty theft or shoplifting rather than grand larceny. It is highly informal and carries a negative, judgmental tone when used to describe someone's actions. You will often hear it used in casual conversation to warn others about someone who has a habit of taking things that do not belong to them.
Examples
He is always stealing things from the convenience store, he will get arrested soon.
Related words
Common phrases
to have sticky fingers and steal things
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 撻, which can mean to fall down or to slap someone. The meaning of stealing is specific to the compound 撻嘢.
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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.
