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:
comfirm
confirm
→
English:
confirm
Detailed etymology
definitions
adverb
- for sure; indubitably; certainly
The guy who cook the char kway teow is confirm not the same as yesterday. Actually got wok hei this time sia.
synonyms:
verb
- to be sure; to guarantee
So good meh, half price? You confirm anot?
adjective
- sure; guaranteed
This stock is a confirm good one bro. Trust me, buy now hor!
particles
one
effect:
emphasis; confidence; reassurance
—
It's confirmed for sure.
lah
effect:
assurance
—
Don't worry, it's confirmed.
meh
effect:
doubt; questioning
—
You sure? I doubt it.
bo
effect:
questioning; doubt
—
Oh really? You sure it's confirmed?
anot
effect:
questioning; doubt
—
You sure it's confirmed?
sia
effect:
emphasis; confirmation
—
Yeah, it's confirmed, man!
ah?
effect:
questioning; asking for confirmation
—
You guarantee it, right?; It's ok, right?
hor
effect:
assurance
—
Don't be so doubtful, it's confirmed