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by lilyc
Fri Jul 05, 2013 12:52 am
Forum: Hokkien (Minnan) language
Topic: Funny Hokkien words
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Funny Hokkien words

Hi guys! I heard people speak Hokkien a lot as I was growing up. I have found some words to be funny and interesting. For example: Iao Gwee literal: Hungry ghost Meaning: greedy But sai Eye shit tears Tik ki Metal teeth stubborn Words like those I find to be very interesting. Could you guys please v...
by lilyc
Thu Jul 04, 2013 11:13 pm
Forum: Learning Hakka
Topic: Interesting/funny Hakka sayings and words
Replies: 0
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Interesting/funny Hakka sayings and words

Hi guys! I find Hakka to be such a foreign dialect to me. The only dialect I learnt growing up is Hokkien and I would love to learn a bit of Hakka. Can some of you guys please tell me some Hakka words or even sayings that are funny :lol: and/or interesting to someone who is completely new to the dia...