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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:
taugeh tauge tau ge tau gey tau gay tao gey towgay
tau geh
→
Min nan:
豆芽
poj:
tāu-gê
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- beansprouts of the green bean, Vigna radiata (also known as 'mung bean' outside of Singapore), used as a culinary ingredient. Because they are so quick and easy to grow, they are often used as a model organism in science classes.
- beansprouts of any other bean in general used in the same culinary way, such as soya bean sprouts
Using 2 tbsp butter and 1⁄2 cup oil, fry the bee hoon and taugeh.
— 2023, Gerard Chai. Mum’s Favourite Recipes Presented Through a Journey in Time. Partridge Publishing Singapore. ISBN: 9781543772739