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:
rilak relek rilek
relak
→
English:
relax
Detailed etymology
definitions
verb
- to relax; to loosen up; to chill out
- (imperative) used to tell someone to relax, chill out, stop stressing, etc.
Opened two years ago, Pondok Selera, which means "delicious hut" in Malay, is the perfect neighbourhood eatery for its avid regulars to makan and relak.
— 2003 July 19, Katrina Karim. Today, "A twist to tradition". p.24
And what does Effendy think of his big chance?: "Oi! Relak, lah! Let's just watch Myanmar against Thailand on Sunday first."
— 1997 October 3 (quoting Effendy Sabtu). The New Paper, "Rezal injury opens door for Effendy". p.76
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