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:
oready oreddy orready oreadi
oredi
→
English:
already
Detailed etymology
definitions
particle
- indicating perfective aspect (completion of an action)
He say they follow Chinese customs but then his mother ah, wear sarong, eat with fingers and speak Baba Malay. All campur campur oredi ... Aiyoh sei lor, I'm late oredi.
— 2017, Lee Su Kim. Manek Mischiefs: Of Patriarchs, Playboys and Paramours. Marshall Cavendish International. ISBN: 9789814779364
adverb
- used at the end of a clause or sentence to indicate a change of state
Larstime you oredi chocolate colour but this time ah, you sudah hangus ... how you say ah ... you burnt oredi!
— 2019, Lee Su Kim. Kebaya Tales: 10th Anniversary Edition. Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. ISBN: 9789814868839
usage notes
Used at the end of a clause or statement, unlike in English.