According to the Oxford English Dictionary, 'alamak' and 'nasi lemak' are among a number of 'untranslatable words' from Malaysia and Singapore that made it to the latest update in March. Photo: The ...
SINGAPORE - “Alamak” – an expression of shock or dismay – is the most popular term used in Singlish here, an inaugural study of slang used in Singapore has found. “Makan”, which means to eat, and the ...
‘Nasi lemak’ is one of the local dishes that has made it into Oxford English Dictionary’s latest quarterly update. (Envato Elements pic) Twelve “untranslatable words” from Malaysia and Singapore have ...
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