How to say it in Cantonese

I'd like to get some takeaway food.

我想買外賣。

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Meaning in English

Say that you want food to take away.

When to use this phrase

外賣 can refer to takeaway or delivery. In a shop, make clear whether you will collect the food yourself.

Reading the Jyutping

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