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mana ey sai
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:
mana e sai mana ey sai
mana eh sai
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Hokkien:
mana
poj:
ma-na
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会使
會使
poj:
ē-sái
Detailed etymology
definitions
interjection
- how can it be; since when is it allowed; in what situation is it possible; in what world would this do or suffice; how is this fair
But how in God's name could it be her? I looked at the girl again, praying I was mistaken.
"Mana eh sai!" Mu said, his voice ragged. "I don't believe it".
— 2021, Laura Kennedy. Singapore Unveiled. Fire & Ice Young Adult Books. ISBN: 9781955784306
synonyms:
adverb
- (interrogative) how can it be [that]; since when would this do or suffice
synonyms: