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:
nasi beriani nasi biriyani
nasi briyani
→
Malay:
nasi
+
Tamil:
பிரியாணி
piriyani
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- the full term used for the style of briyani in Singapore, which is based on the Indian biryani but has developed several differences to suit local preferences. It is typically served at Indian-Muslim eateries and stalls.