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:
tio
tioh 1
简
繁
→
Hokkien:
着
著
poj:
tio̍h
Detailed etymology
definitions
interjection
- correct; right; true
- You last time were handling this project, right?
- Tioh. Why ah?
adjective
- correct; right; true
tioh 2
简
繁
→
Hokkien:
着
著
poj:
tio̍h
Detailed etymology
definitions
verb
- (transitive) to get; to receive; to strike
- (auxiliary) got
- (intransitive) to get, incur, or be affected by something, especially implied to be unpleasant or nasty
Gwen tioh scolding by the discipline master for playing truant.
Now got new Covid variant. Wear mask when you go crowded place; later you tioh then you know.
related:
tioh 3
简
繁
→
Hokkien:
着
著
poj:
tio̍h
Detailed etymology
definitions
adverb
- then; once; as soon as
Happy tioh ho already, no need work to death until got 5cs.