What does “ikan” mean?

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

ikan

Fish (Malay), as in ikan bilis.

“Ikan bilis and peanuts, the best part of nasi lemak.”

What does “ikan” mean in Singlish?

Fish (Malay), as in ikan bilis. It’s a noun.

Where does “ikan” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include gula, habis, hantam and hantu.

How do you use “ikan” in a sentence?

“Ikan bilis and peanuts, the best part of nasi lemak.”

Is “ikan” 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.