SINGLISH WORDS & PHRASES WE'VE ADOPTED! 🇸🇬Brits In Singapore

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  • @eileenstacie
    @eileenstacie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +458

    LOL when I heard the " come I clap for you" ....that is so Singapore. LOL

    • @SyazanaLopez
      @SyazanaLopez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      eileenstacie hahaha i know right!

    • @RonLarhz
      @RonLarhz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ikr. Can feel it.

    • @fredchin1421
      @fredchin1421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's the equivalent of "someone give this guy a medal".

    • @EastOceanAquatic
      @EastOceanAquatic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      really? i though that is a 9gag meme phase

    • @csy897
      @csy897 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EastOceanAquatic Sgag. But my favorite too. The NK leader "Come I clap for you" meme.

  • @Ranger629
    @Ranger629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +575

    "Your head lah" that is the most Singaporean thing I've ever heard. Hahahaha

    • @GeorgiaCaney
      @GeorgiaCaney  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Haha 😂

    • @LonesomeBossDaily
      @LonesomeBossDaily 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I think it kind of means 'in your dream'

    • @rolandlwtay
      @rolandlwtay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      An even funnier and somewhat uncouth version of this would be “your backside lah!”

    • @kit888
      @kit888 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it is a direct translation from Chinese.

    • @anwaarmohd6498
      @anwaarmohd6498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Originally from Malay ," Kepala otak kau!" Your head's brain. Now, shortened to 'Your head!"
      An insult to disagree with somebody's thinking /mindset/opinion. Meaning "you are mistaken to think that way" Implies something wrong with your brain.

  • @MrDMTvs
    @MrDMTvs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +346

    Confirm plus chop is a higher level of double confirm

    • @GeorgiaCaney
      @GeorgiaCaney  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Haha absolutely

    • @hironyx
      @hironyx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      confirm plus chop money back guarantee

    • @blackhorse7553
      @blackhorse7553 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Confirm plus guarantee...

    • @isienna
      @isienna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No one says that anymore

    • @Razorwindsg
      @Razorwindsg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@isienna shows the age and generation hahah

  • @mavericklimsk
    @mavericklimsk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    "Die die" started from the Singapore Armed Forces slang. It means after you died from doing something, you still got to raise from the grave and complete the task. Death is not an acceptable excuse from finishing something.

    • @rollie206
      @rollie206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I would have thought it was from the Malay language like most of our Singlish terms. Die-die is just a literal translation of Mati-mati, also used in exactly the same way.

    • @foureyeswonder
      @foureyeswonder 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It’s also a direct English translation of the Chinese phrase ‘死死’ (si si), meaning you have to do something no matter what.

    • @anwaarmohd6498
      @anwaarmohd6498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rollie206 Yes, Malay phrase: Mati-Mati, Die-Die.
      another meaning of Mati is 'the end'. For example: Jalan Mati, dead end of a road.
      So, Mati-Mati, means until the end.
      In a context: Until the end, he still wants to do that.

    • @rollie206
      @rollie206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@foureyeswonder But that's not proper chinese though. And even this Chinese phrase sounds like a translation from Malay.

    • @rollie206
      @rollie206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@anwaarmohd6498 I think Malay has the biggest influence on our Singlish 'grammar'. If you speak Chinese, you'll see that it has even affected a lot of the Chinese spoken in SG.

  • @shawnded
    @shawnded 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Justin’s Singlish is fantastic!

  • @gweejiahan9336
    @gweejiahan9336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Funny thing is, "See how" Is the most often response to "So how"

  • @nigeltan4699
    @nigeltan4699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    his pronunciation of singlish words is absolutely on point... esp 'liddat'.... georgia... your pronunciation is there as well but his is better haha... cheers to the both of you

    • @GeorgiaCaney
      @GeorgiaCaney  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Haha oh wow I’m honoured 🙈

    • @Siewperman
      @Siewperman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You can use liddat by saying, “Eh, you don’t liddat can or not.”

    • @owenlok2325
      @owenlok2325 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean we say these but when we say it to ourselves it.gets kinda weird

  • @Jinnlongg
    @Jinnlongg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Wait long long is also commonly used in conversation as well. For instance when one believes that he will strike lottery or 4D, others will pour wet blanket on him by saying “you wait long long ah you kenna 4D”. You both are so cute, you guys can pass as full fledge Singaporeans. 😊💯🤙🏼

  • @Joe-gf6vn
    @Joe-gf6vn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Your "wah lau" is very on point.
    Now you have a semi-secret language to communicate with each other when you return to Britain 🙂

    • @GeorgiaCaney
      @GeorgiaCaney  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      haha I suppose we do :P

  • @g3nroll
    @g3nroll 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @Georgia "Chope" as meant today as "reserve' in Singapore, or 'dibs" in America; however, decades back, chope also meant time-out. We used to play "catching" or "high ball" and we'll utter, when needed, "chope!" with a victory sign to signify time-out.

  • @jiarui1312
    @jiarui1312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U guys really fit into the culture of singapore!!!! wahlao eh, confirm, correct, die die. the way u guys describe is 100% singaporean! thumbs up!!!

  • @jc6757
    @jc6757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Yes, pls do a "Liddat" T-shirt! You can have a variety as well:
    1. Liddat Lor.
    2. Liddat Lah!
    3. Liddat Can?
    4. Liddat Meh?
    5. Liddat Ah?
    6. Like this and Liddat.

    • @GeorgiaCaney
      @GeorgiaCaney  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I literally designed a Liddat Lor t-shirt two years ago haha. Need to dig those back up!

    • @alicia49999
      @alicia49999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also don’t forget “ Liddat win liao lor “

    • @fazer8511
      @fazer8511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why u so liddat?

    • @Sgscouser
      @Sgscouser 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There a rap titled "Why u so lidat" in the 90s
      th-cam.com/video/ra7xt9eLLIk/w-d-xo.html

  • @absnbuns
    @absnbuns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done with the pronunciation . I learn a new thing. Hello Talk seems useful. As for "Come I clap for you" personally i haven't used or really hear people around me say that. Good video for people coming to Singapore.

  • @nanaserena
    @nanaserena 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been homesick recently and thank you for making me feel better! Love your channel!

  • @chenlianghe
    @chenlianghe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish you guys have more and more subscribers cuz you guys are just such wonderful human beings. The effort to assimilate is impeccable.

  • @pennychan1662
    @pennychan1662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Both of you nailed the intonations of those singlish words so well, I'm impressed!

  • @aRandomUserName321
    @aRandomUserName321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for providing the dose of singlish which is sorely missed from where I'm at.

  • @wheeinflower
    @wheeinflower 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Laughed at "Come I clap for you". Was not expecting that hahaha!

  • @tammytan1902
    @tammytan1902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Omg the way you said 'walao eh' is legit. I LOVE IT. If I close my eyes and hear you two say it again, I'd think you were Singaporeans!

  • @annabeth3017
    @annabeth3017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aww idk why but its so cute hearing yall say them

  • @kimchikoalaa714
    @kimchikoalaa714 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    "So how" and "see how" are efficient but they didn't come about because of efficiency :D It's actually one of those phases we translated directly over from Chinese slags, efficient regardless!

  • @RaZeyLWindBladE
    @RaZeyLWindBladE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    "Where got...." you basically use this when you are being indignant.
    "Sure not..." used when you are unsure or questioning someone's opinion.
    Recently, there's also Stupiak, kinda like basically a term used to describe someone who is stupid and deserves to be Batman-slapped (piak!) and also Shiok, a term used to describe something that is really satisfying. "Ger-rek" is a term used by most malay fellas who are in the their 30s to describe something that is great. (its actually the word great but mispronounced).
    Its all really colloquial.

    • @RonLarhz
      @RonLarhz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Stupiak is from "the noose"
      Comes with stufreak and stuflick.

    • @RaZeyLWindBladE
      @RaZeyLWindBladE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Theres also the word "kena", *kaa-nuh*. Its a malay word, describing getting hit or a meeting the mark. It fits with a lot of 'eureka' moments, or hitting the jackpot kinda stuff. Eg: Sure kena! / confirm kena! ( sure hit! ) Haiyah kena arrow! ( got chosen to do something, that is not to liking ).

    • @Laimetart
      @Laimetart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Once had a Canadian friend visit for a few days, he couldn't stop saying "so SHIOK ahhhh" for the rest of the trip after he heard it.

    • @uncletan888
      @uncletan888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope. Is ' sure or not' or ' sure bo '

    • @chris9879
      @chris9879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The only time i heard about stupiak was from the noose.
      We dont really use the word stupiak in daily convo (I think).

  • @paulineng6177
    @paulineng6177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I really like how Justin said liddat, his expression is hilarious.

  • @cherie88cc92
    @cherie88cc92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Some of these phrases like “see how” I don’t even realise it’s not accurate English and after studying in the states for four years now I’m just realising that I never say that to my american friends hahhaa I miss home so seeing these videos are helping me cope with that haha

  • @limxuanting4632
    @limxuanting4632 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    so cute, glad that you guys have caught on with our culture!

  • @Hamidmahdi
    @Hamidmahdi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dabao 打包 is one of the Chinese words they've adopted, I guess. I heard it so much when I lived in the mainland. And Aiyo sounds similar to a word they use here in Korea--"aigoo" 아이고. Sometimes people use it when they feel shocked, annoyed, or when something gives them a headache. Kind of like saying, "good grief."

    • @TheSoundOfYourHeartbeat
      @TheSoundOfYourHeartbeat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It actually comes from the Chinese expression 哎哟! which sounds like aiyo exactly in Hanyu Pinyin.

    • @Hamidmahdi
      @Hamidmahdi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheSoundOfYourHeartbeat I know it’s Chinese originally. But I had kind of forgotten the phrase until seeing this video and then realized how similar they sounded.

  • @fashnfun
    @fashnfun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you guys are so cute when you say those singlish words!

  • @Yu-rj7sc
    @Yu-rj7sc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It has been 9 months since I move to Singapore and I still don't know most of them(most of my colleagues are local)! Very helpful!

  • @melvinseetoh4403
    @melvinseetoh4403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like what you mentioned, Singlish is all about efficiency, so some seemingly normal expressions are really nuanced and most foreigners will never know what Singaporeans mean. A simple example is "ok ah", which has so many meanings depending on the inflection, could be just a reassurance - "I taught you everything already, so ok ah?" or maybe one is meaning to say, I'm alright - a: how are you feeling? b: ok ah
    And even the word "one" - I'll leave you guys to figure that one out

  • @PetraGreene
    @PetraGreene 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is funny 😂 I love seeing expats trying to incorporate the local culture into their life. I also love how you’re so interested in the language, enjoying it but youre not mocking it.

  • @supreme87878
    @supreme87878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh! That accent!
    I believe both of you know much more local stuffs than any other expats living in Singapore!
    From the hawker food to the singlish! Boleh lah!

  • @DonYang73
    @DonYang73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your pronounciation of wah lao and alamak is pretty good. 👍

  • @farbrena
    @farbrena 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    “See how” is like a direct translation from Malay “tengok macam mana” which mean the same thing!

  • @leftclot
    @leftclot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow this is actually so accurate. I never realized smthing as simple as confirm is smthing unique to sg also. that's cool

  • @enimsajnil
    @enimsajnil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    i feel like they should check out episodes of Phua Chu Kang, especially now they are more comfortable with Singlish

  • @raeious3974
    @raeious3974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it was delightful watching this as a Singaporean!

  • @hironyx
    @hironyx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    you should google for the song "why you so like that?" will definitely increase your singlish power.

  • @ohjianda4173
    @ohjianda4173 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video is sooo accurate the explanation too , most videos can't do proper exact explanation . goodjob!!!!

  • @Jaymino_
    @Jaymino_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! Enjoyed this so much. You two have adjusted so well to Singapore culture showing the open-ness you have.

  • @robertbennett-lovsey7806
    @robertbennett-lovsey7806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Like your father owns the road" is one of my favourites. Cross between walking around like you own the place / to describe someone doing something somewhere without a care in the world / to tell someone off for obnoxious behaviour.

  • @tuesdae666
    @tuesdae666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg this was hilarious. Georgia's wah lao eh was completely on point. And yes, do a liddat lorr t-shirt.

  • @n2blaze467
    @n2blaze467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    British Accent so Robotic!
    Water=wotah
    Tuesday =chuesday
    Harry Potter =Herwi Pottah
    Night=Noit
    😂😂

  • @isabelleseah7711
    @isabelleseah7711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Never even realised some of em' were Singlish until pointed out HAHAHA THIS IS SO INTERESTING

  • @marcang4403
    @marcang4403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your "Wah Lau Ehhh" is sooo authentic!

  • @edwardlim82
    @edwardlim82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm a local Singaporean. My favourite Singlish is 'Don't play play!'. It basically means don't under-estimate on something 😀

  • @LS-sh2st
    @LS-sh2st 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    to put in perspective, 'die die' means the extend of commitment- that one need to do it even if you are about to die. also can be used when being challenged. example when somebody tries to be funny and wanted to cut your queue / line, you are committed in your refusal to allow that, u would say -"die die also i don't let you cut me' , or , 'i die also don't let u'..

  • @cevindevy
    @cevindevy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    “Wah...liddat also can ah?!” You guys are so cute and funny saying those singlish words.

    • @laineyl8752
      @laineyl8752 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      R.I.P. Siva Choy

  • @mindseyeseenema4770
    @mindseyeseenema4770 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. Really enjoy it. You guys should also do mock-up conversations just using Singlish. Singaporean will find it heart-warming. Ppl outside Singapore and Malaysia will find it out of this world.

  • @deathdragonslayer1
    @deathdragonslayer1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    U guys missed out one that's very common - "Win liao lor" ...Which translates to "you're in deepsh*t", or to express that the situation is dire.
    E.g. Tom: "I overslept for over an hour and missed an important job interview"
    Me: "Win liao lor"

    • @sitihumaira2276
      @sitihumaira2276 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ive never heard that in Singapore before 😅 my friends also never say before one.

  • @cloudwavering
    @cloudwavering 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Georgia’s “Walao wei...” iconic!

  • @msjnaomi
    @msjnaomi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    another one of my faves that my brother adopted from NS (army) was "THEN?!" which is rhetorical for "so why aren't you doing it?"
    example:
    "eh its 2pm and you're still here?? what time is your meeting?"
    "2pm."
    "THEN?"

    • @GeorgiaCaney
      @GeorgiaCaney  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha yess I used to laugh a lot when my colleague used this. I’d be telling a story...”THEN!??”

  • @leeboonkang2
    @leeboonkang2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kiasu comes from hokkien “kia su” which in chinese(pa, shu) means kia=afraid, su=lose, which generally mean afraid of losing out.

  • @thereselisa
    @thereselisa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video 🤣 'liddat' was my fav!
    Singlish as how I share with foreigners is "a mix of Mandarin, Malay, dialects (Hokkien, Cantonese, etc) translated to English"
    Example:
    "可 以 吗?" = "Can or Not?" -- efficient and fast 🤣

  • @justglenc
    @justglenc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can try “The Coxford Singlish Dictionary” at Kinokuniya which explains alot of the terms used. Also “Can” is quite versatile, just Google Image “Singlish Can” to see examples, lol

  • @lucaschew5875
    @lucaschew5875 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Chope" is an expression of a sound. From the action of the rubber stamp being stamp on the desk. Most ppl pronouce it as "Chop".
    With the stamp. it means evidently, physical or black and white. its final.
    Hand gesture of chopping the hand also points to "Chope"

  • @ELZY
    @ELZY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    omg please do more of this! you guys forgot about double confirm..PLUS CHOP!!!! hahahha and "come I clap for you" had me rolling

  • @Desp0
    @Desp0 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Make that shirt Georgia! Unlike many condescending expats who mocked at our accent.. you guys are so fun loving. Love you guys you both are so funny, keep making those videos and thanks for loving my country’s unique lingo!

  • @musiqfreq
    @musiqfreq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Here’s another, “abuden?”. It usually ends with a question mark. Go find out what it is then vlog about it in your next post! 😆

  • @alui5362
    @alui5362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool that you guys are picking up the lingo. :D Just wanted to add some bit of clarification-
    "Your head lah" (or alternatively "My foot lah") is something used to deride a person for talking nonsense. It's not really short for "it's in your head" - it's just a figure of speech that's directly translated from Mandarin, i.e. it's not really an abbreviation of a longer phrase.
    "Die die" also comes from a Chinese translation, but at least it is an abbreviated meaning of what would otherwise be a longer phrase - something like "even if you die trying... (this must get done)".

  • @xllvr
    @xllvr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    "Kiasu. The Singapore way of living."
    Fo sure LOL. The NTUC panic buying started again aft the 'circuit breaking' announcement

    • @GeorgiaCaney
      @GeorgiaCaney  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      *face palm*

    • @alvahuang
      @alvahuang 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      we're not even shy about it haha. thick skin.

    • @nataliesophiechua3709
      @nataliesophiechua3709 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Empty UC

    • @lindseylim8026
      @lindseylim8026 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've lived in different countries now. Trust me, kiasu is not unique to us. Kiasu-ism is everywhere. We are the only people who have a name for it.

    • @Vachalen
      @Vachalen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's everyone, everywhere in the world. But Singapore has a word to describe it. Kiasu.

  • @wendytan8384
    @wendytan8384 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol...I’m a singaporean living in Thailand now. Wow it’s amazing you guys have picked up so much of our Singlish 😆

  • @anitacher2412
    @anitacher2412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A new book has come out in the National Library called "Spiaking Singlish - A Companion to How Singaporeans Communicate" by Dr Gwee Li Sui. I'm currently reading it and it's written fully in Singlish. So maybe you guys should borrow it to learn more Singlish and how the words are used. It's an Ebook so easy to borrow.

  • @manchild0123
    @manchild0123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s very comprehensive and well done. 🙈🙈🙈

  • @Daniel-ll7qq
    @Daniel-ll7qq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the beautiful thing about the Singlish/Manglish is that you can use it in Malaysia and they do understand what you say

  • @crystal8537
    @crystal8537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I started laughing the moment I clicked on your vid.... I love how u and Justin are tryna spill out all the singlish words so hilarious yet cute!!!

  • @ctzt26546
    @ctzt26546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most of the singlish came from our older generation when they are learning to speak English usually from direct translation of mandarin, bahasa etc. so it makes us what we are today. So much heritage! Haha 😆 but overall a very good video 👍🏼

  • @msjnaomi
    @msjnaomi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG I LOVE "COME I CLAP FOR YOU" i use it all the time

  • @clairexchoco
    @clairexchoco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love how your intonations are so accurate!!!

  • @kevina2907
    @kevina2907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Guys, you must speak in a fast tone. You find it very funny and everybody feels very heart warming and close.

  • @aidenOMS
    @aidenOMS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    the "HUH?" at 6:45 =D

    • @krazikatladi3729
      @krazikatladi3729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is such a singaporean huh i'be heard from her. Hahahaha!

    • @weichuenthechemist
      @weichuenthechemist 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That huh: confirm + chop you know Singlish

  • @epiphadipity
    @epiphadipity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    also, y'alls "walao eh" is so fluent now I'm so proud of your Singlish HAHAHHAHA *wipes proud mom tears*

  • @cyruslok78
    @cyruslok78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is interesting to see ang moh explaining singlish phrases... come I clap for you...:D

  • @CH-sk4ho
    @CH-sk4ho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys r best, ter-baik in Bahasa, almost “truly Asia” already, boleh boleh :)

  • @jackson9143678
    @jackson9143678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Alamak" and "Walao" are similar ("oh my goodness"), but "alamak" is used more in the context of surprise/shock and "walao" is more of disappointment/anger/resignation/bemusement

  • @ga4171
    @ga4171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    maybe you can do Common Singlish Abbreviations next round, like KLKK, SBC, TBC etc. Singlish has lots of abbreviations, some are rather related to vulgarity. SBC means ''simply don't care'', referring to someone's attitude, widely used in work place.

  • @AsiaHikelopedia
    @AsiaHikelopedia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Gahmen" is one of my favourites!

  • @aggierants
    @aggierants 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys are the most adapted ANG mohs in Singapore la. Come I clap for you two. Loll. But honestly, well done. X

    • @GeorgiaCaney
      @GeorgiaCaney  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I mean probably not haha, just the only ones on youtube...

  • @shanmugapriyas8004
    @shanmugapriyas8004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I see so many Malay references here. I would also like to point out that few words mentioned felt like a literal translation from Tamil as well. See how - we say 'paakalam', which means let's see.
    Aiyo- we use it exactly in Tamil as well to express exclamation
    I don't know if it's the Malay influence on us Tamils or the other way around, but thought worth mentioning.

  • @sigmagyat123-s6m
    @sigmagyat123-s6m 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job im from singapore and ur accent is commendable

  • @Nathan-rp8cg
    @Nathan-rp8cg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Lah" actually originated from Malaysia. You can speak in Singlish means you have no problem speaking in Malaysia.

  • @rafflesstamford6118
    @rafflesstamford6118 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so amusing!! Thanks for the video

  • @valunaristic
    @valunaristic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:33
    It's spelled dabao. Which is 打包 in chinese, which literally means takeaway.

  • @hoyuejing
    @hoyuejing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    there's a singlish dictionary made some time ago that i think you might find hilarious, not sure if they are still available but might be able to find it in the bookstore!

    • @hoyuejing
      @hoyuejing 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh here's a good guide! it's on wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singlish_vocabulary

  • @hoyaya
    @hoyaya 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Georgia thanks for this interesting video! Love how you guys embrace Singlish so much! A lot of words like "see how", "so how", "aiyo" we directly translate them from the Chinese language. You will come across these Chinese words eventually since you are learning it now. Oh yeah, would really like to see you guys doing a video on lah, lor, leh, ah, mah and meh. Hahaha.

  • @jonathanlee4305
    @jonathanlee4305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Come, I Clap For You” wins, hands down!

  • @49lumen
    @49lumen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Guys, I much enjoyed watching your channel

  • @gabrielvideo3852
    @gabrielvideo3852 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    your singlish damn power la!! can be real singaporean liao. confirm plus chop.

  • @lizaanual9166
    @lizaanual9166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Die-die is from a Malay language which means Mati-mati. Not like "death" but like "Dead serious" . In a sentence, I would for example say " Mati-mati aku fikir awak sudah keluar rumah" which translates to " Dead serious, I thought you have gone out of the house." Therefore in Singlish, "Die-die, you must do" means seriously, you have to do it. Do it, because you have no choice.

  • @TF_NowWithExtraCharacters
    @TF_NowWithExtraCharacters 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My fav phrase has to be "You think I thought who confirm?" Also, a little old-school, but a schoolkid taunt I used to hear is "I smack you upside down inside out left right centre" (omit directions as desired).
    Your pronunciations are pretty great! The only one that's a little noticeably off is makan - the "a" sounds should be a little more open, like you're calling for you mum "Ma". Or the name Mark. Also, I kind of suspect "confirm" and "correct" may have some sort of military relation, just because of how similar it is in usage to "Affirmative." as a one-word response. Won't be surprised, given national service.

  • @Mel-qw3ir
    @Mel-qw3ir 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol. LOVE IT! Funniest video i’ve not seen in a long time!

  • @tecksunyong8209
    @tecksunyong8209 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Both of you are so cute speaking Singlish. Loved it!🤣

  • @shazza1401
    @shazza1401 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahaha... defo loved that! I was actually waiting for SIAO LIAO LAH! XD

  • @hanriktan
    @hanriktan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Makan = MA "pronounce Mars without the S", and as for KAN "pronounce Can't with the T sound" so it will be Ma-Kan

  • @mehmetadembarissever
    @mehmetadembarissever 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chope originated from chap (stamp in Malay). So it means you put your stamp of ownership.

    • @musiqfreq
      @musiqfreq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      mehmet adem barissever That’s actually “chop” (stamp). Chope, however, is to reserve. But it can also mean “time out” in children’s play. Like when one wants to stop a game (like police & thief, for example) to explain something, or take a toilet break or something. But nowadays, it more used for “reserving something”. Can even be used in “she loves that handbag so much that she choped it before anyone can buy it!” 😃

  • @Alphidius
    @Alphidius 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We used to use this word "Oei" more often in the past. Now I don't hear it in use anymore. It's similar to "Oi" that Easteners use if I'm not mistaken.

  • @Crest_SG
    @Crest_SG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:34 "walao" in hokkien means , "My God!" I dun think i need to further explain because its seld explanatory

  • @haresh911
    @haresh911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    possible video idea: could you do an o level english paper 2 and record the process of you doing it and what you got? ahahaha itll be cool to see ur english standard in singapore (o levels are taken by sixteen year olds and its set by both singapore and cambridge examinations). ive seen ppl do it for other subjects

    • @GeorgiaCaney
      @GeorgiaCaney  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      omg imagine if i fail 😂

  • @BrendadirkCramplescrunch
    @BrendadirkCramplescrunch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Usually in CBD areas, I've seen name cards being used to chope during lunchtime. Even seen office passes, which seems like a security risk!

  • @cayv7694
    @cayv7694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Some explanation on how some slangs came about -
    "Your head la" - your comment/suggestion is so stupid/ridiculous/wrong, it can only occur inside your head(brain).
    "Die die" - Even if you are going to die, you have to eat this/finish this work/visit this place.
    Vendors do use "tapao" a lot on the locals, especially Chinese ones. You guys don't hear it much probably because they see you guys as expats or tourists so they don't use it on you guys.

  • @Elementroar
    @Elementroar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope it isn't too typically Singapore to get a kick out of hear other people speak Singlish XD I hope you two are doing well at home!