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I need an umbrellain Cantonese.

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Pronunciation

我需要遮

ngo5 seoi1 jiu3 ze1

I need an umbrella

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When to use it

遮 is the everyday word for an umbrella; 需要 makes the request about necessity rather than a casual preference.

Examples

今日我需要遮。

gam1 jat6 ngo5 seoi1 jiu3 ze1

Today, I need an umbrella.

聽日我需要遮。

ting1 jat6 ngo5 seoi1 jiu3 ze1

Tomorrow, I need an umbrella.

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We need an umbrella

我哋需要遮

ngo5 dei6 seoi1 jiu3 ze1

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You need an umbrella

你需要遮

nei5 seoi1 jiu3 ze1

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They need an umbrella

佢哋需要遮

keoi5 dei6 seoi1 jiu3 ze1

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