“Unlocking Singapore: 10 Singlish Secrets that Will Transform Any Expat into a Local!”
Singlish, a unique blend of English, Malay, Hokkien, and more, is a true embodiment of the multicultural city-state. And for an expat? It can be baffling.
But don’t worry! There’s a quick way to feel at home. Master these 10 Singlish phrases and you’re practically a local.
Ready to sound like a true-blue Singaporean? Let’s jump right in!
1) Lah
If there’s one word that immediately screams ‘Singlish’, it’s ‘lah’.
This versatile little word is sprinkled throughout conversations, adding emphasis and emotion. It’s a linguistic chameleon, changing meaning based on the tone and context.
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