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:
kuih salat kueh sarlat
kueh salat
→
Malay:
kuih
+
selat
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a steamed Malay and Peranakan confection consisting of a kaya-like layer of pandan custard over glutinous rice, with both layers infused with coconut milk
Or kueh salat—the moist rice scrolled with dark blue dye from the pea flower complementing the rich kaya perfectly.
— 2023, Charmaine Chan. The Magic Circle. Ethos Books. ISBN: 9789811415036
Today she broguht us some kueh salat, a layer of sticky glutinous rice, slightly salty and rich with coconut milk beneath a green layer of sweet and creamy coconut custard infused with pandan.
— 2022, Julianne Cheah. The Death of Sally Song. Monsoon Books Pte. Limited. ISBN: 9781915310033
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