where can

English:

where

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Singlish:

can

Hokkien:

mana

poj:

ma-na

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会使

poj:

ē-sái

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definitions

interjection

  1. since when is it allowed; in what situation is it possible; in what world would this do or suffice; how is this fair
  2. Where can?! Come back here before you kena!


adverb

  1. (interrogative) since when would this do or suffice
  2. Where can liddat one eh? Don't play play lah.


usage notes

Closely related to, but slightly different from how can.