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:
liau
liao 1
→
Min nan:
了
poj:
liáu
Detailed etymology
definitions
particle
- indicating perfective aspect (completion of an action)
Finish liao, time to pang kang.
adverb
- used at the end of a clause or sentence to indicate a change of state
Faster cross, changing to red man liao!
related:
categories:
liao 2
→
General chinese:
料
poj:
liāu
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- ingredients; filling
A simple lunch for today, mee bodoh with extra liao. Added some fruits for dessert.
— 2024 May 22, Amy Soon. Facebook post, in "Home-cooked Delights 家常便饭". https://www.facebook.com/groups/homecookeddelights/posts/a-simple-lunch-for-today-mee-bodoh-with-extra-liao-added-some-fruits-for-dessert/2261804067545183/?_rdr