What does “mata” mean?

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

mata

Police (Malay for “eyes”).

“Mata coming, don’t park there.”

What does “mata” mean in Singlish?

Police (Malay for “eyes”). It’s a noun.

Where does “mata” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include malas, malu, mamak and manja.

How do you use “mata” in a sentence?

“Mata coming, don’t park there.”

Is “mata” 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.