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nyatuh
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:
nyatuh niatoh niatuh
nyatoh
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Malay:
nyatuh
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- any tree of the genera Palaquium or Payena (especially Palaquium obovatum or Payena lavilandii), or its durable wood, which is commonly used for making furniture
In the living area, a nyatoh wood TV console adds storage flexibility, while a plaster feature wall brings focus to the plasma TV and is miniature digital accoutrements.
— 2004 February 28, Susan Goh. Today, "Live the life". p.20
A nyatoh timber screen separates the living area from the dining room.
— 2003 September 20, Nicholas Chan. Today, "The art of display". p.36