Understanding Singlish Phrases and Exclamations

8 Questions

What does the Singlish word 'quintessential' mean?

Nothing, used to make sentences sound more casual

What does the Singlish exclamation 'CN Mozart' signify?

God or feeling restless

Which phrase is used in Singlish to ask for a discount?

A chipola

What does the Singlish expression 'Can aside' mean?

Disgusting or not up to one's standard

Which factor plays a key role in attracting attention and signifying importance in visual hierarchy?

Colors

What does the rule of odds state about the number of elements in a design?

Odd numbers create a more appealing, balanced design

How does proximity contribute to design according to the text?

It creates a sense of unity and cohesiveness in designs

What is the significance of leading lines in design according to the text?

They guide the viewer's eye towards a focal point, making designs more engaging

Study Notes

The speaker is a Singaporean who has lived in Singapore for over 30 years and uses Singlish, a local language with influences from Malay, Tamil, Chinese, and other dialects.
Singlish sentences and words are often short and efficient, with words sometimes being dropped at the end.
Sentence structure in Singlish is often directly translated from Mandarin.
Singlish includes the use of certain words as exclamations or to make sentences more casual.
Quintessential is a Singlish word that means nothing and is used to make sentences sound more casual.
IO is another Singlish exclamation used to express disbelief or shock, often about something not positive.
CL means crazy in Singlish.
CN Mozart can mean God or that one is feeling restless or defeated.
What Lao is an exclamation expressing disbelief and shock.
Singlish includes several phrases with strong connotations related to genitals and body parts, used creatively in everyday language.
Tanana means mother in Singlish and is sometimes used in a derogatory way.
Can aside means disgusting or not up to one's standard and can be expressed by making a foot gesture.
Basic Singlish phrases include "toilet west" for asking where the nearest toilet is, "a chipola" for asking for a discount, and "to pack a chicken rice top out and tap out" for ordering chicken rice to go.
The speaker encourages viewers to download the Click Network app and transfer money to a specific email address.
The speaker warns viewers not to report the transaction to the police and insists they follow exactly as he says.