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:
martabak
murtabak
→
Malay:
martabak
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a type of folded fried pancake (using dough similar to that used in roti prata) with a filling, which is typically a dry curry or korma made with onions, spices, and potato or some sort of chopped or minced meat
The huge chicken murtabak ($5) was one of the better ones I've had — largely because it was freshly prepared on the spot.
— 2006 January 14, Amy Van. Today, "GLORIOUS FOOD REPUBLIC". p.24