係 (to be)

動詞「係」

About this concept

The copula verb 係 hai6 (to be) used for identification, equation, and classification. Negated with 唔係 m4 hai6. Unlike Mandarin 是, pronounced hai6.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~30 cards at level A1.

我係學生。I am a student.

佢唔係老師。He/She is not a teacher.

呢個係咩嚟㗎？What is this?

係唔係你嘅？Is it yours?

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