What does “kesian” mean?

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

kesian

Pitiful, poor thing (Malay).

“Kesian the cat, wet in the rain.”

Also: kasihan

What does “kesian” mean in Singlish?

Pitiful, poor thing (Malay). It’s an adjective.

Where does “kesian” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include kebaya, kedekut, kelong and kena.

How do you use “kesian” in a sentence?

“Kesian the cat, wet in the rain.”

How else is “kesian” spelt?

Singlish has no fixed spelling: people also write “kasihan”.

Is “kesian” 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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