再多一個
zoi3 do1 jat1 go3
The Cantonese phrase for "one more" is 再多一個 (zoi3 do1 jat1 go3).
再多一個 is used to express the desire for an additional single unit of something. If you want to say "give me one more" in an informal setting, you can use 再俾我一個.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 再多一個 is composed of 再 (again/further), 多 (more), 一 (one) and the general classifier 個.
Which one should you use?
While 再多一個 emphasizes the action of adding one more to an existing amount, 多一個 can simply mean "one extra" or "one more" depending on the context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Hong Kong, the phrase 加多一個 is commonly used to mean "one more" instead of 再多一個.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the general classifier 個, which is the most common way to count discrete objects in Cantonese.
How do you pronounce it?
zoi3 do1 jat1 go3
Did you know?
- The term 個 (go3) is a 'catch-all' classifier that can be used for almost anything, but using it for people or certain high-value items can actually sound dismissive or rude.
- To sound truly fluent when asking for 'one more' of a specific item, you must swap 個 for a dedicated classifier, such as 本 for books.
- Removing the word 再 to say 多一個 changes the meaning from a request for addition to a statement that you possess an 'extra' unit.
Examples in context
- 我仲要一份菠蘿包 (ngo5 zung6 jiu3 jat1 fan6 bo1 lo4 baau1)I would like one more pineapple bun, please.
- 老闆，再俾我一個雞翼啦！ (lou5 baan2, zoi3 bei2 ngo5 jat1 go3 gai1 jik6 laa3!)Hey, boss, give me one more chicken wing!
- 再一杯凍檸茶 (zoi3 jat1 bui1 dung3 ning4 caa4)One more iced lemon tea, please.
- 我想再多一個。I want one more.
- 可以再多一個嗎？ho2 ji5 zoi3 do1 jat1 go3 maa1?Can I have one more?
- 如果再多一個就完美了。jyu4 gwo2 zoi3 do1 jat1 go3 zau6 jyun4 mut6 liu5.It would be perfect with one more.
Example conversation
Ka Yan and Zi Jian are ordering dumplings at a restaurant.
- 嘉欣 Ka Yan這些點心很好吃。ze1 se1 dim2 sam1 han2 hou2 sik6.These dim sum are delicious.
- 子健 Tsz Kin我也覺得一樣。ngo5 jaa5 gok3 jat1 joeng6.I think so too.
- 嘉欣 Ka Yan我想再多一個蝦餃。ngo5 soeng2 zoi3 do1 jat1 go3 haa1 gaau2.I want one more shrimp dumpling.
- 子健 Tsz Kin好的，我幫你叫。hou2 dik1, ngo5 bong1 nei5 giu3.Okay, I will order it for you.
