What does “nyonya” mean?

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

nyonya

Peranakan woman; Peranakan food and style.

“Nyonya kueh from Katong.”

Also: nonya

What does “nyonya” mean in Singlish?

Peranakan woman; Peranakan food and style. It’s a noun.

Where does “nyonya” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include manja, mata, nah and nasi.

How do you use “nyonya” in a sentence?

“Nyonya kueh from Katong.” It turns up in other words’ examples too: see achar.

How else is “nyonya” spelt?

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

Is “nyonya” 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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