Section 4: Basic Needs (Questions)

Phrase: 你肚餓嗎? — néih tóuh ngoh ma?

Use to check whether the person needs food or a snack.

Phrase: 你今日想食啲咩嘢呀? — néih gām yaht séung sihk dī mē yéh a?

Use to ask what kind of food they feel like eating.

Phrase: 你想唔想飲水? — néih séung m̀h séung yám séui?

Use to offer water and check if they are thirsty.

Phrase: 你想唔想去廁所? — néih séung m̀h séung heui chi só?

Use to ask gently if they need the bathroom.

Phrase: 你要唔要沖涼? — néih yiu m̀h yiu chūng lèuhngk?

Use to ask if they would like to bathe or shower.

Phrase: 你要唔要食藥? — néih yiu m̀h yiu sihk yeuhk?

Use to check if it is time for medication or if they feel they need it.

Phrase: 你食咗飯未? — néih sihk jó faahn meih?

Use to ask if they have already had a meal.

Phrase: 你凍唔凍? — néih dung m̀h dung?

Use to check if they feel too cold and may need more warmth or clothing.

Phrase: 你熱唔熱? — néih yiht m̀h yiht?

Use to check if they feel too warm and may need to cool down.

Phrase: 你想睇電視嗎? — néih séung tái dihn sih ma?

Use to offer TV as an activity or distraction.

Phrase: 你要唔要加張被? — néih yiu m̀h yiu gā jēung péih?

Use to ask if they want an extra blanket for warmth or comfort.