发信人: cherry_1022(春天的樱桃)
整理人: roy_young(2002-04-19 06:13:10), 站内信件
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★原文转载自oversea版cherry_1022的《if you are familiar to Singlish, then...:D》★
Bilingual (funny)
The English did invent the English Language but they cannot use it
effectively (in as few words as possible) when communicating their
intentions. Just compare these few phrases that Asians and Britons
use to say the same thing especially when Singapore is trying to promote
proper usage of English.
1) In Shopping Mall
Briton: I'm sorry, Sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you want in
your size, but if you give me a moment,I can call the other outlets for you.
Asian: No stock-lah!
Hokkien: Bo liao!!
Malay: Habuk pun tadak.
2) Returning a call
Briton: Hello, this is John Wilkinson. Did anyone page for me a few moments
ago?
Asian: Hallo, who page eh?
Hokkien: Allo - chui chui pay-jer wa??!!
Malay: Eh eh, siapa cari I ??
3) When someone is in the way
Briton: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
Asian: S-kews!
Hokkien: Siam!! ka lim pek siam!
Malay: Tepi, tepi. Nak lalu ni.
4) When someone offers to pay
Briton: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Asian: No --- need.
Hokkien: Neber mind lar!! wa heng lui!!
Malay: dah... dah bayar pun.
5) When asking to be excused
Briton: If you would excuse me for a moment, I have to go to the washroom.
Please carry on without me, it would only take a moment.
Asian: Toy lert, toy lert, anyone?
Hokkien: wa ki pang sai seng...........
Malay: Buang air dulu..
6) When entertaining
Briton: Please make yourself right at home
Asian: Don't be shy-lah
Hokkien: mai keh ki hor!
Malay: Jangan malu-lah, buat macam harta mak bapa kau.
7) When doubting someone
Briton: I don't recall you giving me the money
Asian: Where got ?
Hokkien: Kan ni ne ...... mai keh keh hor!
Malay: Jangan merepek-lah, pergi-lah lu.
8) When declining an offer
Briton: I'd prefer not to do that if you don't mind
Asian: Doe - waaaaaaan
Hokkien: Mai............
Malay: Tak mauuuuulah
9) When deciding on a plan of action
Briton: What do you propose we do now that the movie is sold out and all the
restaurants are closed?
Asian: So how?
Hokkien: tong gim ai cho si mi???
Malay: Amacam geng ???
10) When disagreeing on a topic of discussion
Briton: Err, Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you are
coming from but I really have to disagree with what you said about.
Asian: You mad, ah?
Hokkien: mai siao lar !!
Malay: Dah tebiat nak mampus.
11) When asking someone to lower their voice
Briton: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice, I'm trying to
concentrate over here.
Asian: Shaddap lah!
Hokkien: mai ka lim bey kao pek kao boh lar !!
Malay: Mak kau punya serunding, tak tahu nak diam kah per?
12) When asking someone if he or she knows you
Briton: Excuse me but I noticed you staring at me for some time. Do
I know you?
Asian: See what? Never see before, ah??
Hokkien: Kwa kwa! kwa si mi? kwa be koey si bo?
Malay: Tengok apa lu, nak kena sebiji??
13) When asking for permission
Briton: Excuse me but do you think it would be possible for me to enter
through this door?
Asian: [pointing at the door] can or not ?
Hokkien:........................ [ no need to ask ]
Malay: Tepi, tepi. Lu punya bapa punya jalan, kah?
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