CANTONESE PHRASE · FOOD
How to say “Is this spicy?” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
呢個辣唔辣㗎？ni1 go3 laat6 m4 laat6 gaa3
Is this spicy?
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How to pronounce it
The middle laat6 m4 laat6 repeats “spicy” around m4 to ask “spicy or not spicy?” Keep that question pattern intact when you point to a dish.
- ni1 go3this one
- laat6 m4 laat6is it spicy?
- gaa3question ending
Follow the whole question in the recording, then repeat it while pointing to one menu item.
When to use it
Customer · Checking a dish. Practical food preference question
Try it when: Checking whether a dish is spicy before ordering.