Alamak! ‘Kaya toast’, ‘tapau’ and ‘nasi lemak’ added to Oxford English Dictionary
They are among untranslatable words from Singapore and Malaysia that made it into the newest edition. Read more at ...
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'Alamak', 'tapau' and 'nasi lemak' - here are some new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary
Words such as "alamak" and "nasi lemak" have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary in its latest update in March. The ...
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“Alamak” And “Nasi Lemak” Are Now Official Oxford English Dictionary Entries!
One of the them is a word we’re all too familiar with – Alamak – which is used to convey surprise, shock, or dismay.
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Alamak! Malaysian loanwords ‘mat rempit’, ‘tapau’ and ‘terror’ among new additions to Oxford English Dictionary
Oxford Languages has announced today its latest update to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), featuring several loanwords ...
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Local words recognised: Alamak, kaya toast, tapau, and nasi lemak made their way to the Oxford English Dictionary
In a recent report by The Straits Times, it was revealed that the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially included ...
HK actor Wayne Lai enjoys nasi lemak, durian and more in Malaysian food vlog
Award-winning Hong Kong actor Wayne Lai was in Malaysia earlier in January for work. During his time in the country, Lai, 60, ...