What does “sayang” mean?

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

sayang

Love, darling; also “what a pity” (Malay).

“Throw away so much food, sayang.”

What does “sayang” mean in Singlish?

Love, darling; also “what a pity” (Malay). It’s a noun.

Where does “sayang” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include sama, sambal, sarong and satay.

How do you use “sayang” in a sentence?

“Throw away so much food, sayang.”

Is “sayang” 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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