CANTONESE PRONUNCIATION · WORK
How to say “I have to work overtime today” in Cantonese
Watch, listen, and try the phrase at your own pace.
The Cantonese phrase
我今日要加班ngo5 gam1 jat6 jiu3 gaa1 baan1
I have to work overtime today
Video uses a saved generated-voice recording from the Canto School app library.
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Look closer at this phrase
我今日 (ngo5 gam1 jat6) places the change today; 要加班 (jiu3 gaa1 baan1) says the speaker has to work overtime. It explains why an earlier plan may need to change.
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
Coworker or friend · Explaining changed plans. Explains changed plans