攞去啦
lo2 heoi3 laa1
The Cantonese phrase for "here you go" is 攞去啦 (lo2 heoi3 laa1).
攞去啦 is used when handing an object to someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb 攞 (lo2) meaning "to take", 去 (heoi3) meaning "to go" and the sentence-final particle 啦 (laa1) which adds a suggestion or imperative tone.
How do you pronounce it?
lo2 heoi3 laa1
Did you know?
- The word 攞 is used in the phrase 攞命, which literally means 'taking life' but is used colloquially to describe something extremely exhausting or difficult.
- In Cantonese, there is a strong cultural preference for using two hands when handing an object to someone as a sign of respect, regardless of the words used.
- While 攞去啦 is common, people in Hong Kong often use the English phrase 'here you go' or 'there you go' even when speaking Cantonese.
Examples in context
- 呢份文件攞去啦。nei1 fan6 man4 gin2 lo2 heoi3 laa1.Here you go, take this document.
- 你想要嘅錢攞去啦。nei5 soeng2 jiu3 ge3 cin2 lo2 heoi3 laa1.Here you go, take the money you wanted.
Example conversation
Jun Kit hands a book to Mei Ling.
- 俊傑 Chun Kit美玲，你要嘅書攞去啦。Mei Ling, nei6 jiu3 ge3 syu1 lo2 heoi3 laa1.Mei Ling, here is the book you wanted.
- 美玲 Mei Ling唔該晒你，俊傑！m4 goi1 saai3 nei2, Jun Kit!Thank you so much, Jun Kit!
- 俊傑 Chun Kit唔使客氣。m4 sai2 haak3 hei3.You're welcome.
- 美玲 Mei Ling我而家就睇。ngo5 ji4 gaan1 zau6 tai2.I'll read it right now.
