Final particles

Question 1

sentence-final particle, contraction of “嘅呀” (Cantonese), to express doubt

Answer 1

gaa2

Question 2

final particle which transforms statements into questions that indicate doubt or surprise (Cantonese)

Answer 2

me1

Question 3

particle signaling a pause, to emphasize the preceding words and allow the listener time to take them on board (ok?, are you with me?)

Answer 3

ne1

Question 4

sentence-final particle, contraction of 了啊, indicating exclamation

Answer 4

laa1

Question 5

now
for now
up to now
right now

Answer 5

la1