"What job do you do?" in Penang Hokkien

In this lesson, we learn to ask people their occupation. This can be translated to "What job do you do?" or "What's your occupation?" or simply "What's your line?"

When talking to the locals in Penang and trying out your new-found command of Penang Hokkien, it is worth learning this ice breaker.

Lesson

In this lesson, we learn to ask people about their occupation. Reference the Penang Hokkien Dictionary and the Penang Hokkien Vocabulary, particularly the chapter on Occupation, as well as the section on Learn to Write Penang Hokkien.

Exercise Section

Exercise 1
Translate the following sentences into Penang Hokkien. Then check your answer by clicking on the audio. Use the Penang Hokkien Dictionary, the Penang Hokkien Vocabulary (under Occupations) and the lessons in Learn to Write Penang Hokkien for assistance.

Exercise 2
Listen carefully to the audio and try translate it back into English. Answers are provided below, but try not to look at the answers until you have attempted the translation yourself.

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Answers to Exercise 2

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