CANTONESE PRONUNCIATION · TRANSIT
How to say “how long does it take?” in Cantonese
Watch, listen, and try the phrase at your own pace.
The Cantonese phrase
要幾耐？jiu3 gei2 noi6
how long does it take?
Video uses a saved generated-voice recording from the Canto School app library.
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Look closer at this phrase
The thing that takes time is supplied by the situation.
The number after each Jyutping syllable marks its Cantonese tone. Listen to the whole saved recording and repeat at your own pace.
When to use it
Useful for trains, walking, queues, food, and appointments.