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:
onli oni
only
→
English:
only
Detailed etymology
definitions
adverb
- used after an adjective to emphasize and intensify it; utterly; simply; completely
Sian, must wake up at 4am tomorrow and Thursday for field test. Like shag only.
particle
- (used at the end of a clause or sentence) only; merely; just; simply
So far I go for 3 lessons.
→ So far I go for 3 lessons only.