What does “Istana” mean?

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

Istana

Palace (Malay); the President’s official home in Singapore.

“The Istana opens to the public on some public holidays.”

What does “Istana” mean in Singlish?

Palace (Malay); the President’s official home in Singapore. It’s a noun.

Where does “Istana” come from?

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

How do you use “Istana” in a sentence?

“The Istana opens to the public on some public holidays.”

Is “Istana” in the Singlish Wordle?

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

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