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.
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hawker center
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English:
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centre
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a large complex, usually sheltered but outdoors, housing several stalls that sell a variety of food and drinks, with tables and seating provided for patrons. In most estates, it is often located within, nearby, or is connected to a larger market area, containing e.g. sundry shops, a wet market, bakeries, coffee shops, etc. A hawker centre usually forms the core of any given Singaporean town, both physically and culturally.
If you want the real food in Singapore, get yourself to a hawker center.
— 2013 July 7, Gordon Ramsay.