What does “mah” mean?

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

mah

particleCantonese

It should be obvious: adds “of course, that’s why”.

“I told you already mah, why you never listen?”

What does “mah” mean in Singlish?

It should be obvious: adds “of course, that’s why”. It’s a particle, said at the end of a sentence for its tone more than its meaning.

Where does “mah” come from?

From Cantonese. Other Singlish words from Cantonese include kancheong, kowtim, lohei and lor.

How do you use “mah” in a sentence?

“I told you already mah, why you never listen?”

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