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:
soyabean milk soybean milk
soya bean milk
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soya
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milk
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- an opaque, creamy-white to white drink produced from soya beans. It is made by soaking the beans overnight, then grinding or blending them until smooth and boiling the mixture. The milk is then obtained by straining away the soya bean pulp, and is usually sweetened before serving. It is a popular traditional drink which has been enjoyed in Singapore for generations.
He sells fresh soya bean milk and tau huey (soybean pudding) at Tiong Bahru Market. And when I say fresh, I mean FRESH.
— 2019 August 17, Cassilda Lee. Miss Tam Chiak, "Teck Seng Soya Bean Milk – You Wouldn’t Want to Eat Any Other Tau Huey After This". https://www.misstamchiak.com/teck-seng-soya-bean-milk/
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