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:
changkol changkul
cangkul
[ˈt͡ʃaŋkʊl]
→
Malay:
cangkul
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a type of adze hoe
... or pick up a cangkul
to plant durian or rambutan,
varnish and assemble sampan,
harvest from a rattan kelong,
dream of swimming with dugong ...
— 2023, Koh Buck Song. "overseas training", from The World Anew: Poetry and Haiga Inspired by Art in Pandemic Times. National Gallery Singapore. ISBN: 9789811840456. p.11
The scout leader taught us how to efficiently dig a pit for a cooking fire using a small cangkul.
synonyms: