Mariska Hargitay

Thursday, November 16, 2006

English vs Singlish

(People clapping)

Thank you, thank you la

This topic today is going to be English vs Singlish

Who's gonna win?

01 When asking permission from teacher to go to the toilet

Eng: Teacher, may I go to the toilet please?
Sing: Cher, can go toilet for a while can or not?

02 When asking anybody questions you dont know

Eng:Excuse me, do you mind if you can help me with this question?
Sing:Eh, can help me this question? Damm hard sia.

03 When you disagree on something

Eng:Well, actually, its not a good idea. I might tell you about my plan?
Sing:Aiyo, dun want la. You talk cock la you.

04 Telling your friends to lower their voulme

Eng:Do you mind if you may lower down ur voice? thanks
Sing:Oi, shut up la or Diam la

05 When talking to a person you don know on the phone

Eng:I'm sorry but may I know who you are?
Sing:Huh? Oi, who you?

06 When you are busy and someone ask you to do other things

Eng:Oh, I'm sorry but I am busy at the moment. Sorry
Sing:Siao! I busy la. You blind ah?

07 When you and your friend are talking when suddenly someone interupt

Eng:Excuse me. Can't you see that I'm talking to him? Excuse us for a while.
Sing:Chee bye. You dun extra la. Siam!

08 When someone offered to pay for you

Eng:Oh, that was nice of you but I dont think you should do that.
Sing:Haiya, no need la. I got money you know.

Well, who wins? I dont know.

Till then, I'm ammar, I'll see you next time, right here.
Goodbye

posted at 2:44 AM by Ammar | Permalink |

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