sial ahとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From Malay sial + ah.

発音

• (Singapore) IPA: [ˈsjɑl ɑ(ː)]

間投詞

sial ah

1. (Manglish, Singlish) Interjection, used to express discontent, shock, exasperation or surprise.
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     We were just sitting in the basement and talking when we heard some knocks. So we thought, ey siala, got something. So we decided okay lah, time to go.

使用する際の注意点

Unlike sia, this interjection is never used at the end of complete sentences.

参考

• sia (same meaning, used at the end of sentences)