* 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:
horh
* The diacritic ◌̃ represents a nasalized vowel.
[ SSS:
hõr ]
hor
→
Hokkien:
乎
poj:
hohⁿ / hô͘ⁿ / hōⁿ
+
Cantonese:
嗬
jyutping:
ho2
definitions
particle
- used to emphasize a preceding statement, especially in terms of its validity, as well as await the listener's acknowledgement or comprehension of it; '..., OK?'
- filler word used in the middle of a sentence or statement to create a pause, often to emphasize the preceding word or sentence topic before continuing
- used at the end of a sentence or statement to form a question asking for confirmation or agreement; '..., right?'
- used at the end of an imperative statement or instruction, sometimes conferring a didactic, cautioning, or chiding tone; '..., OK?'
- used to emphasize realization, comprehension, etc.
That one not I say, is Nabil say one.
→ That one not I say hor, is Nabil say one.
Then I tell you, Cindy suddenly come up with the best idea.
→ Then I tell you, Cindy hor, suddenly come up with the best idea.
synonyms:
Wah seh, that falali damn fast.
→ Wah seh, that falali damn fast, hor?
Off the computer.
→ Off the computer hor.
synonyms:
synonyms:
interjection
- used to express surprise, realization, comprehension, etc.
- used to confirm whether the listener has comprehended the preceding statement; 'get it?'; 'capisce?'
Horh! No wonder he kena fired.
synonyms:
synonyms:
usage notes
* The nasal vowel is almost always unmarked by speakers, though it is very important to the pronunciation of the term. In a dipthong or tripthong, the recommended convention is to mark the final vowel, unless it is spelled using a repeated letter, in which case the first-occurring repeated letter is marked.