What does “sambal” mean?

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

sambal

Chilli paste, often with belacan.

“More sambal for my stingray, please.”

What does “sambal” mean in Singlish?

Chilli paste, often with belacan. It’s a noun.

Where does “sambal” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include rosak, roti, salah and sama.

How do you use “sambal” in a sentence?

“More sambal for my stingray, please.” It turns up in other words’ examples too: see belacan and tempeh.

Is “sambal” 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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