CANTONESE PRONUNCIATION · FAMILY
How to say “Is Mum coming home for dinner today?” in Cantonese
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The Cantonese phrase
阿媽今日返唔返嚟食飯aa3 maa1 gam1 jat6 faan1 m4 faan1 lai4 sik6 faan6
Is Mum coming home for dinner today?
Video uses a saved generated-voice recording from the Canto School app library.
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Look closer at this phrase
阿媽 names Mum; 返唔返嚟食飯 asks whether she is coming home to eat dinner today.
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
Family member · Planning a family meal. Checks who will be present at dinner