CANTONESE PHRASE · DIRECTIONS
How to say “I am lost” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
我蕩失路ngo5 dong6 sat1 lou6
I am lost
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How to pronounce it
Read the Jyutping as ngo5 dong6 sat1 lou6. 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
A natural Cantonese way to say you have lost your way.
Try it when: Telling someone you have lost your way.
Rough literal gloss: I wandered-lost road.