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How do you say sure in Cantonese?

There are a few ways to say "sure" in Cantonese, depending on the context and formality:

Formal:

* 梗係 (găng hai): This is the most common and formal way to say "sure" in Cantonese. It literally translates to "of course".

* 冇問題 (mou man tai): This means "no problem" and is also a very common way to express agreement.

* 得啦 (dak la): This is a more casual way to say "okay" or "sure," often used between friends.

Informal:

* 好 (hou): This simply means "good" and can be used to express agreement in a casual setting.

* 得 (dak): This is a very informal way to say "okay" or "sure." It's often used by younger people or close friends.

Example:

"Can you help me with this?"

"梗係!" (Of course!)

"Are you going to the party?"

"冇問題." (No problem.)

"Do you want to eat dinner with me?"

"得啦." (Okay.)

Note: Cantonese is a tonal language, so the pronunciation of each word is important. It's best to learn the correct pronunciation from a native speaker or online resource.

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