Foreigner Says Talking To S’poreans Can Be Confusing Because Of Our Abbreviations

Foreigner Says Talking To S’poreans Can Be Confusing Because Of Our Abbreviations

8 DAYS·2026-02-04 01:00

If there’s one thing Singaporeans are known for, it’s efficiency... and of course that includes the way we communicate with one another. 

Rarely do we stop to consider that the way we say or spell certain words can be a learning curve for those new to Singapore.

That could be what prompted this helpful foreigner, who is based in Singapore, to turn to Xiaohongshu and share a list of abbreviations we often use.

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