“Unlocking Singapore: 10 Singlish Secrets that Will Transform Any Expat into a Local!”
7) Paiseh
When I first moved to Singapore, I had my fair share of embarrassing moments. Like that time I tried to order food in a hawker centre, completely butchered the pronunciation, and had a whole table of locals laughing. In moments like these, I learned the value of ‘paiseh’.
‘Paiseh’ is the Singlish way of saying ‘sorry’ or expressing embarrassment. It’s an easy way to acknowledge your mistakes with a touch of lightheartedness.
So next time you find yourself in a bit of an awkward situation in Singapore, just say ‘paiseh’. It might just turn an embarrassing moment into a laugh and a new local friend.
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