sekaliとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

Semantic shift from Malay sekali (“once”).

発音

• (Singapore) IPA: /ˈs(ə)kɑli/, [ˈska(ː)˧.li˦]

副詞

sekali (not comparable)

1. (Singlish) What if, lest (something problematic or unanticipated happens)

   Synonym: (Manglish, Singlish) later

   • 2004, Bug [pseudonym], soc.culture.singapore (Usenet):

     […] the instruction all says to deep fry them, so dared not buy - sekali raw dough, how to eat?

   • 2004 January 2, Colin Goh, The Sunday Times, Singapore, page L12:

     […] make sure he’s activated the right ringtone, sekali you, ahem, raise the wrong hopes.

2. (Singlish, at the beginning of a clause) Suddenly and unexpectedly.

参考

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