Alamak! ‘Kaya toast’, ‘tapau’ and ‘nasi lemak’ added to Oxford English Dictionary
They are among untranslatable words from Singapore and Malaysia that made it into the newest edition. Read more at ...
From 'alamak' to 'nasi lemak': Oxford English Dictionary welcomes Malaysian and Singaporean words
Oxford Languages, a part of Oxford University Press, announces its latest Oxford English Dictionary (OED) update, consisting ...
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Local words recognised: Alamak, kaya toast, tapau, and nasi lemak made their way to the Oxford English Dictionary
In a recent report by The Straits Times, it was revealed that the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially included ...
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'Alamak', 'tapau' and 'nasi lemak' - here are some new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary
Words such as "alamak" and "nasi lemak" have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary in its latest update in March. The ...
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Oxford Dictionary welcomes nasi lemak, alamak, 10 other M’sian words
It says these words, while commonly used by English speakers, cannot be directly translated into any other language.
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The Middle Child of Southeast Asia Claims Its Spotlight: How to Eat Like a Local in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Our in-the-know culinary travel guide to the best things to eat in Malaysia's capital city—plus recipes for making many ...
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Oxford Dictionary welcomes nasi lemak, alamak, 10 other M’sian words
Twelve “untranslatable words” from Malaysia and Singapore have been added ... word that refers to taking away or packing up food, has also been included. Several food-related terms have ...
Bittersweet end for a Liverpool institution marks transition to 'heart and soul of Malaysian cuisine'
The bittersweet end of Liverpool's oldest Chinese restaurant gave rise to the hopeful beginning of a unique new culinary ...
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Best traditional drinks in Malaysia you need to try
Whether it’s a refreshing thirst-quencher on a hot day or a warm, comforting beverage to soothe the soul, Malaysian drinks ...
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Alamak! Malaysian loanwords ‘mat rempit’, ‘tapau’ and ‘terror’ among new additions to Oxford English Dictionary
Oxford Languages has announced today its latest update to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), featuring several loanwords ...