What does “belanja” mean?

Belanja in the Singlish dictionary: what it means, where it comes from and how it’s said.

belanja

To treat someone, to pay for them.

“Got bonus? Then you belanja us lunch lah.”

What does “belanja” mean in Singlish?

To treat someone, to pay for them. It’s a verb.

Where does “belanja” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include bandung, banyak, barang and belacan.

How do you use “belanja” in a sentence?

“Got bonus? Then you belanja us lunch lah.” It turns up in other words’ examples too: see kedekut.

Is “belanja” in the Singlish Wordle?

Yes: it’s one of the answers in the Singlish Wordle, one word a day, the same for everyone.

Liddat’s own words, from the Singlish dictionary: 312 words and phrases, A to Z.