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How to say “I will reply to you later” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
我遲啲覆你ngo5 ci4 di1 fuk1 nei5
I will reply to you later
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How to pronounce it
Read the Jyutping as ngo5 ci4 di1 fuk1 nei5. Its number after each syllable marks a Cantonese tone. Play the saved recording to hear the whole phrase, then say it back at your own pace.
When to use it
Natural text-message phrase when you cannot answer properly yet.
Try it when: Letting someone know you cannot answer their message properly yet.
Rough literal gloss: I later reply you.