Wednesday, June 21, 2006

something about "singlish"

"Singlish" - the English of Singaporeans that incorporates Malay and the Hokkien dialect of Chinese as well as English words. Here are some examples of the usage of "Singlish"

  • Eh, this road so narrow, how you going to tombalik your big fat Mare-see-deese? You going to do 100-point turn or what? Sekali tombalik into the lang-kau your father will kill you then you know!
Explanation :
Oh, this road is so narrow, how are you going to turn your big fat Mercedes around?
Are you going to do a 100-point turn, or what? Wait until you turn it into the roadside
ditch. your father will be furious!

  • Eh, Katong sopping sehnta got the "Sah-Leh" you know. Some up to hap-pride ah!

Explanation :

Hey Katong Shopping Centre has a sale, some (items) are up to half price off!


  • Aiyah you want to chit in your exam tomolloh, har? You think you can lite the ansir on the table? Cher catch you, lppl (lam pa pak lan) man!

Explanation :

Oh, no you want to cheat on your exam tomorrow? You think you can write the answer on the desk? teacher will catch you and it (your plan) will backfire!


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