Singapore Language
Jun 17th, 2006, 07:02 AM
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Singapore Language
I am going to Singapore in a couple of weeks. Never been there before, and I know that most everyone speaks english. However, I do know that some places speak Chinese or a cross between Malay/Chinese. Is there any place online to learn a few words to communicate. I may see about going over to Johor when I am there. I have access to Rosetta Stone, but not sure if that will give me what I want
Jun 21st, 2006, 11:22 AM
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Some malay words:
Thank you: terima kasih
Good Morning: selamat pagi
Good night: selamat malam
No: tidak
yes: iya
Good: bagus
Pronounciation are close with Spanish. Pronounce each sylable clearly and as it was written.
Let me know if you have any specific words you want to learn.
Thank you: terima kasih
Good Morning: selamat pagi
Good night: selamat malam
No: tidak
yes: iya
Good: bagus
Pronounciation are close with Spanish. Pronounce each sylable clearly and as it was written.
Let me know if you have any specific words you want to learn.
Jun 22nd, 2006, 03:31 AM
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To clarify what Zheng Yu is saying:
Malays are pretty much regarded as third world people by the Chinese and it is quite a put-down for a Chinese-speaker to be addressed in Malay, a language which they reserve for communication with the serving classes.
Stick to English and you will be fine.
Harzer
Malays are pretty much regarded as third world people by the Chinese and it is quite a put-down for a Chinese-speaker to be addressed in Malay, a language which they reserve for communication with the serving classes.
Stick to English and you will be fine.
Harzer
