For example, Telok Ayer and Amoy Street are where the Hokkien congregate; the Teochew have settled by the Singapore River; the Cantonese live in Chinatown; the Hakka live on Upper Cross Street.
Mandarin
所谓新加坡式英语(Singlish)是以英语为主轴,但在谈话进行中不时会穿插一些马来、印度或福建话,外来人猛一听,还真是雾煞煞。
所谓新加坡式英语(Singlish)是以英语为主轴,但在谈话进行中不时会穿插一些马来、印度或福建话,外来人猛一听,还真是雾煞煞。
From : 2013 , Jane , 新加坡玩全指南 ( Singapore gui de & Map ) , pa ge 10
The so-called Singlish uses English as its main body, but Malay, Indian or Hokkien words are interwoven into conversation now and then. When foreigners listen in, they'll be quite confused.