Commonly found variants; note these may range from acceptable alternatives to
non-standard forms or incorrect spellings*.
* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
also can:
aboden
abuden
简
繁
→
Hokkien:
抑无
抑無
poj:
a̍h-bô
+
English:
then
Detailed etymology
definitions
interjection
- if not, what?
- duh
Abuden? I ownself buy from ownself isit?
synonyms:
- You coming with us?
- Abuden?
synonyms:
usage notes
Tone / rhythm of dictation may convey slightly different emotions; abuden? said quickly is typically passive-aggressive or dismissive, whereas ah-bu-den? can indicate annoyance or exasperation.