下個禮拜
haa6 go3 lai5 baai3
In Cantonese, "next week" is 下個禮拜 (haa6 go3 lai5 baai3).
The phrase 下個禮拜 is used as an adverb to indicate the week following the current one.
Meaning: week after this one (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 下 meaning next or below, 個 which is a classifier for week and 禮拜 meaning week.
Which one should you use?
While 下個禮拜 is very common in spoken Cantonese, 下個星期 is a more formal alternative using the word 星期 (week).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
下個禮拜 and 下禮拜 are informal, colloquial ways to say next week. 下個禮拜 is the standard way to say it in everyday spoken Cantonese. In contrast, 下星期 is used in more formal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the form 下個禮拜, the classifier 個 is mandatory and must be placed between the adjective 下 and the noun 禮拜.
How do you pronounce it?
haa6 go3 lai5 baai3
Did you know?
- The word 星期 used in the formal version of 'next week' originates from the Sanskrit word 'saptaha', meaning 'a group of seven'.
- The word 禮拜 literally means 'worship' or 'bowing'. It entered the Cantonese lexicon for 'week' via early Christian missionaries who used the term to describe the day of worship.
- In Cantonese, you can express 'the week after next' by saying 下下個禮拜, effectively doubling the 'next' marker to push the date further into the future.
Examples in context
- 份功課下個禮拜交。The homework is due next week.This sentence shows how to use 下個禮拜 regarding a deadline.Tatoeba #5949224 by nickyeow, translation #1345237 by Chrikaru
- 我諗住下個禮拜去歐洲。I'm planning to leave for Europe next week.This sentence uses 下個禮拜 to express travel plans.Tatoeba #391593 by nickyeow, translation #325086 by CK
- 我下個禮拜出發去摩洛哥。I will be leaving for Morocco next week.This sentence uses 下個禮拜 to indicate a departure time.Tatoeba #5761380 by nickyeow, translation #325085 by CN
- 我們下個星期需要提交報告。We need to submit the report next week.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their plans over coffee.
- 家明 Ka Ming下個禮拜你有時間嗎？haa6 go3 lai5 baai3 nei5 jau5 si4 gaan3 maa1?Do you have time next week?
- 雅婷 Nga Ting下個禮拜我好忙。haa6 go3 lai5 baai3 ngo5 hou2 mong4.I am very busy next week.
- 家明 Ka Ming咁下下個禮拜呢？gam2 haa6 haa6 go3 lai5 baai3 ni1?Then how about the week after next?
- 雅婷 Nga Ting下下個禮拜我就得喇。haa6 haa6 go3 lai5 baai3 ngo5 zau6 dak1 laa3.The week after next works for me.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
