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How you say mine in Cantonese?

There are several ways to say "mine" in Cantonese, depending on the context:

1. "我嘅" (ngo ge)

- This is the most common and direct way to say "mine". It literally means "my" and is used for possession.

- Example: "呢個係我嘅書" (nei go hai ngo ge syu) - This is my book.

2. "我哋嘅" (ngo dei ge)

- This is used for possession when referring to something belonging to multiple people, including the speaker.

- Example: "呢個係我哋嘅屋企" (nei go hai ngo dei ge uk hei) - This is our house.

3. "屬於我" (syu loi ngo)

- This means "belonging to me" and is a more formal way to say "mine".

- Example: "呢個車屬於我" (nei go ce syu loi ngo) - This car belongs to me.

4. "係我嘅" (hai ngo ge)

- This is a more emphatic way to say "mine", emphasizing that something belongs to the speaker.

- Example: "呢個玩具係我嘅" (nei go wan gei hai ngo ge) - This toy is mine.

The specific choice of phrase depends on the context and the speaker's intention.

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