Abstract. Singapore English is a nativised variety of English, which comes in essentially two forms: Standard Singapore English and Colloquial Singapore English. This article describes the sound system and the grammar of this variety, including an overview of the local vocabulary. A concluding section explains the various models that have been
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Language . Singapore has a rich linguistic diversity, having more than 20 languages that have native speakers. The de jure national language in the country as provided for by the Constitution of Singapore is the Malay language. The Constitution also provides for four official languages in the country which are Tamil, English, Mandarin, and Malay.
Understanding the word “sorry” in German. In many languages, there’s often a singular go-to word for expressing regret or seeking forgiveness. In English, we often use “sorry” for many situations, from minor faux pas to deeper apologies. In German, the landscape is a bit more nuanced.
Singlish (a portmanteau of Singapore and English); formally known as Colloquial Singaporean English, is an English-based creole language originating in Singapore. Singlish arose out of a situation of prolonged language contact between speakers of many different Asian languages in Singapore, such as Malay, Cantonese, Hokkien, Mandarin, Teochew, and Tamil.The four official languages of Singapore are Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English. English is the most common language used and is the language which unites the different ethnic groups. Children are taught in English at school but also learn their mother tongue to make sure they don't lose contact with their traditions.
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