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How to Say ‘Also, may we bring our own cake?’ in Traditional Chinese

另外，我們可以自己帶蛋糕過去嗎？

lìng wài wǒ men kě yǐ zì jǐ dài dàn gāo guò qù ma

[lìngwài wo men kuh-yee dzih-jee dài dàngāo guòqù ma]

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Bringing your own birthday or anniversary cake is very common in Taiwan. Asking ahead is expected, since many restaurants charge a small fee for it.

Phrase Breakdown

另外，

lìng wài

also / besides,

This word introduces an additional point or question. Both syllables are fourth tone, so say them falling.

Example

另外，我還想問一件事。

Also, I'd like to ask one more thing.

Words in this phrase

另外

lìng wài

[lìngwài]

in addition; besides

Used to introduce an additional point or request.

Example

另外，我想加一杯咖啡。

Also, I'd like to add a cup of coffee.

我們可以

wǒ men kě yǐ

can we

可以 means 'can' or 'may' and is used to ask permission.

Example

我們可以進來嗎？

May we come in?

Words in this phrase

我們

wǒ men

[wo men]

we; us

Refers to the speaker and their group, such as a team or company.

Example

我們很重視新人的想法，所以歡迎提問。

We value new employees’ ideas very much, so questions are welcome.

可以

kě yǐ

[kuh-yee]

can; may

Used to express ability, permission, or that something is possible.

Example

你如果想加這位主管的聯絡方式，現在可以先自我介紹。

If you want to add this manager's contact information, you can introduce yourself first now.

自己帶蛋糕過去嗎？

zì jǐ dài dàn gāo guò qù ma

bring our own cake over?

過去 means 'over there', toward the restaurant. 嗎 makes this a question, so let your voice rise slightly at the end.

Example

可以帶飲料過去嗎？

Can we bring drinks over?

Words in this phrase

自己

zì jǐ

[dzih-jee]

oneself; self

Refers to you or the person being talked about.

Example

開會時，自己也要勇敢發言。

During meetings, you should also speak up bravely yourself.

帶

dài

[dài]

to bring; to carry

Verb meaning to take something along with you.

Example

記得帶雨傘。

Remember to bring an umbrella.

蛋糕

dàn gāo

[dàngāo]

cake

A sweet baked dessert usually made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients.

Example

生日蛋糕是慶祝的一部分。

A birthday cake is a part of the celebration.

過去

guò qù

[guòqù]

to go over (there)

Verb complement meaning to move over to a place away from the speaker.

Example

我們走過去吧。

Let's walk over there.

嗎

[ma]

question particle

A sentence-final particle used to turn a statement into a yes-no question.

Example

你喜歡這個活動嗎？

Do you like this event?

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