Singlish

Synonyms of Singlish

• Singapore English
• Colloquial Singaporean English
• Singaporean English

Antonyms of Singlish

• standard English
• proper English
• formal English

Collocations of Singlish

lah

Frequency: 90 %

Don't be late lah, we need to leave soon.

can

Frequency: 80 %

Can you help me with this assignment?

aiyah

Frequency: 70 %

Aiyah, I forgot to bring my umbrella.

shiok

Frequency: 65 %

The food at that hawker center is really shiok.

Idiomatic Expressions for Singlish

• Phrase: Speaking Singlish can sometimes lead to miscommunication with non-Singaporeans.
  Meaning: Using Singlish may not be easily understood by those who are not familiar with the language.
  Usage: This phrase is used to highlight the potential challenges of using Singlish in cross-cultural communication.