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How to say “can it be cheaper?” in Cantonese

Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.

The Cantonese phrase

平啲得唔得peng4 di1 dak1 m4 dak1

can it be cheaper?

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How to pronounce it

平啲 (peng4 di1) asks for a lower price. 得唔得 (dak1 m4 dak1) then asks whether that is possible; the repeated dak1 frames a yes-or-no question.

  • peng4 di1a little cheaper
  • dak1 m4 dak1is that possible?

Listen to the price question before this bargaining request. Keep the full peng4 di1 dak1 m4 dak1 line together when you practise it.

When to use it

Casual bargaining phrase. Use with a friendly tone, not in fixed-price settings.

Try it when: Politely asking about a lower price where bargaining is appropriate.

Rough literal gloss: cheaper a bit ok-not-ok.