How to say it in Cantonese
Sorry I'm late.
對唔住，我遲到。
deoi3 m4 zyu6 ngo5 ci4 dou3
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Meaning in English
Apologise for arriving late.
When to use this phrase
對唔住 expresses an apology. You can follow it with a brief explanation if the situation calls for one.
Reading the Jyutping
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