How to say it in Cantonese
Go ahead and eat; don't wait for me.
你食先，唔使等我。
nei5 sik6 sin1 m4 sai2 dang2 ngo5
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Meaning in English
Tell someone they can start eating before you arrive.
When to use this phrase
食先 means eat first. 唔使等我 reassures the other person that they do not need to wait for you.
Reading the Jyutping
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