What does “selamat” mean?

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

selamat

Safe; part of greetings like Selamat Hari Raya (Malay).

“Selamat Hari Raya to all our Muslim friends!”

What does “selamat” mean in Singlish?

Safe; part of greetings like Selamat Hari Raya (Malay). It’s an adjective.

Where does “selamat” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include satay, sayang, sayur and sedap.

How do you use “selamat” in a sentence?

“Selamat Hari Raya to all our Muslim friends!”

Is “selamat” 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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