What does “kawan” mean?

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

kawan

Friend (Malay).

“We are kawan since primary school.”

What does “kawan” mean in Singlish?

Friend (Malay). It’s a noun.

Where does “kawan” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include kambing, kampung, kantang and kantoi.

How do you use “kawan” in a sentence?

“We are kawan since primary school.”

Is “kawan” 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.