got

English:

got

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definitions

verb

  1. to have; to possess; to own
  2. I got car, but I prefer to cycle to work.

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  3. to exist; to be
  4. Can help me see whether got the other kind of chilli anot?

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  5. (auxiliary) did; to have done; to have happened; marker for the completive aspect
  6. You got remember to wish Grandma Happy Mother's Day anot?

  7. (auxiliary) used to emphasize sentences in the imperative, subjunctive, and indicative moods
  8. If I got follow the instructions, you will still go and say me meh?

  9. (auxiliary) 'do...?'; 'is there...?'; used to mark a question about whether something habitually happens, exists, etc.
  10. You got speak any other language at home, or only Singlish?

  11. (pro-verb) used to refer back to a previously used verb without needing to repeat it
  12. You work very hard, special meh? I also got what. Come, I clap for you.


interjection

  1. used to express that something has been done, or has happened
  2. - Did you lock the door before going out ah?
    - Got!

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  3. used to express that there is something, something exists, or is in one's possession
  4. - The latest results don't have yet ah?
    - Got...

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usage notes

Several of its auxiliary uses are similar to the English auxiliary verb do (albeit always coming directly before the verb, unlike do), but it also takes on several other uses from the original Chinese and Malay terms.


particles

meh

effect:

questioning; doubtfulness

did that really happen?; does that really exist?; do you really have it? etc.

one

effect:

assurance

of course (got); don't worry, (got)

lah

effect:

convincing, reassuring

don't worry, (got)

anot

effect:

questioning; probing for a yes/no answer

do you have it or not?; does it exist or not?; did it happen or not?; etc.

ah?

effect:

asking for confirmation

you sure (got)?

ah

effect:

pleasant surprise; subversion of expectation

oh, (got)?

leh

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contradiction; discovery

but it did happen / exist; but it is in possession