Singaporean Cultural Expressions

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a form of English spoken in Singapore, incorporating elements of English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, and other languages

  • Singlish is a colloquial language that blends English with words and phrases from various Asian languages.
  • Let's chat in Singlish lah, it's more fun!
  • Singlish is so shiok to use when talking with friends.
  • The use of Singlish in the movie added an authentic touch to the characters' dialogue.

noun a slang term used in Singapore to express agreement or confirmation

  • The employee replied with a confident 'sureboh' when asked if the project will be completed on time.
  • A: Are you coming to the party tonight? B: Sureboh, see you there!
  • I'm sureboh that we can ace this exam together.
  • His 'sureboh' attitude towards life always brings positivity to those around him.