What language is spoken in Singapore?

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia.

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Which language is mostly spoken in Singapore?

Mandarin. The majority of Singapore's population has roots in China, and as such, Mandarin is the officially recognized Chinese language. This is mostly the result of an intentional effort to standardize languages spoken in Singapore.
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Are people in Singapore fluent in English?

In our EF English Proficiency Index research, Singaporean adults have, on average, some of the highest English proficiency levels in the world, coming in third place out of 88 countries, trailing only Sweden and the Netherlands.
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How do you say hello in Singapore?

Hello - Ni hao (Nee how) How are you? - Ni hao ma? (Nee how ma) Very good - Hen hao (hun hao)
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Is Singapore a Cantonese or Mandarin?

Nowadays, Mandarin is spoken in China's capital city Beijing as well as Taiwan and Singapore. Cantonese is spoken in the southern areas of the mainland China, Hong Kong and many other small communities around the world.
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SINGAPORE and its Languages



Can Singaporean speak Chinese?

The majority of Singaporeans are bilingual in English and one of the other three official languages. For instance, most Chinese Singaporeans can speak English and Mandarin. Some, especially the older generations, can speak Malay and additional Chinese varieties such as Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Hakka, and Hainanese.
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Can Singaporean speak Malay?

Yes it is true that the national language of Singapore is Malay.
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Does it get cold in Singapore?

The daily temperature range has a minimum usually not falling below 23-25ºC during the night and maximum not rising above 31-33ºC during the day. May and June has the highest average monthly temperature (24-hour mean of 27.8ºC) and December and January are the coolest (24-hour mean of 26.0ºC).
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Is there a lot of crime in Singapore?

Singapore is widely regarded as one of the safest countries in the world, with consistently low crime rates, a transparent legal system, and a reliable police force supported by proactive citizens.
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What is the capital of Singapore?

Singapore, city, capital of the Republic of Singapore. It occupies the southern part of Singapore Island.
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Is Singapore expensive to live?

A Little About Singapore

For six out of the past seven years (2014-2020), Singapore was named the world's most expensive city according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)'s Worldwide Cost of Living.
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Does Singapore follow British or American English?

Standard Singapore English is the standard form of English used in Singapore. It generally resembles British English and is often used in more formal settings such as the workplace or when communicating with people of higher authority such as teachers, bosses and government officials.
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Why do Singaporeans say lah?

'Lah' is the simplest and most iconic word in Singlish - think 'yeah mate' in Australia or 'eh' in Canada. But what if we told you it has no meaning? 'Lah' is an expression after a statement as a mere emphasis.
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Why are so many Chinese in Singapore?

Chinese migration to Singapore has been happening since the 19th century, after the founding of Singapore as a free port by Stamford Raffles in 1819. The demand for a skilled workforce and labour in Singapore was the driving force for attracting Chinese migrants to Singapore during that period of time.
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Is Malay hard to learn?

Malay has no conjugations, no plurals, no gender, and best of all – no verb tenses! Add that to the fact that the modern Malay alphabet uses the Latin alphabet, and it's easy to see why it's considered to be one of the easiest Asian languages to learn.
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Are Singaporeans friendly?

If you mean the Singaporeans, they are very friendly and helpful, polite and courteous.
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What is Singapore death penalty?

Capital punishment in Singapore is a legal penalty. It is applied in practice mainly for murder and drug trafficking, as well as some firearm-related offences.
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Are the laws strict in Singapore?

Singapore is known for having strict regulations and laws designed to maintain peace and order, from safety-conscious firework restrictions to time frames for alcohol sales.
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Why is Singapore so clean?

Singapore is so clean that is has even been dubbed by some as “the cleanest country” on Earth. This is largely because the government has been heavily vested in keeping the country tidy for decades.
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Does it ever snow in Singapore?

Singapore does not have a winter season, and the coldest months are December, January, and February. The temperatures range from 73 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius) to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). The temperatures are too high for snow formation; therefore, it does not snow in Singapore.
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Does it rain daily in Singapore?

Re: Does it rain every day in Singapore?! Generally Singapore is hot and wet all year round. Historically February is the driest month (there was couple of years where we had bush fires in February) while November and December are wettest due to North east monsoon rains.
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How do you say hello in Malay?

Common Malay Greetings And How To Pronounce It
  1. Hello/Hai (Hello/Hi)
  2. Apa khabar? (How are you?)
  3. Selamat pagi (Good morning)
  4. Selamat tengahari (Good afternoon)
  5. Selamat petang (Good evening)
  6. Selamat malam (Good night)
  7. Selamat tinggal/Babai (Goodbye/Bye)
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Is Singapore Religious?

43.2 percent of Singapore's population is Buddhist or Taoist, making this the largest religious group in the state. Christianity accounts for 18.7 percent, Islam 14 percent, Hinduism five percent, other religions 0.6 percent. Approximately 18.5 percent of Singaporeans identify as having no religion.
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How expensive is Singapore?

Singapore was ranked the second most expensive city in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in its Worldwide Cost of Living 2021 survey. In its ranking published on 1 December 2021, Singapore was tied in second place with Paris, up from fourth position in the previous year.
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