Cantonese Word of the Day
等
DANG • verb — 16th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to wait; to await
Examples
- 我喺門口等你。
(I'm waiting for you at the door.) - 請等一陣，我快到。
(Please wait a moment; I'll be there soon.) - 我已經等咗好耐，你仲未嚟？
(I've already waited a long time; you still haven't come?)
Synonyms
- 等候
- 等待
等 is a very common verb used to ask someone to wait or to say you are waiting. Common short forms include 等陣 / 等一陣 (wait a bit) and 等下 (wait a moment). You can use it with people or things (e.g., 等你, 等車). In progressive situations you may hear 等緊 (waiting).
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