Welcome

zzz Other zzz translation: In Singapore they have, if I'm not mistaken,

20:40 May 8, 2002
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English term or phrase: Welcome
A type of greeting like hello

what language do they speak in Singapore? I am looking for a translation of hello. Is it the same as Japan?
Karen Sweet
zzz Other zzz translation:In Singapore they have, if I'm not mistaken,
Explanation:
4 official languages:

English, Chinese (Mandarin), Tamil (a language of Southern India) and Malay. As English is an official language, I suppose "Welcome" will do.

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Note added at 2002-05-08 21:01:53 (GMT)
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Singapore is a nation of immigrants and a former British colony; the only indigenous language is Malay, who are nevertheless a minority on that island-state.
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4 +2In Singapore they have, if I'm not mistaken,
Francesco D'Alessandro
3huang ying
AZRA AKARTUNA


  

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In Singapore they have, if I'm not mistaken,


Explanation:
4 official languages:

English, Chinese (Mandarin), Tamil (a language of Southern India) and Malay. As English is an official language, I suppose "Welcome" will do.

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Note added at 2002-05-08 21:01:53 (GMT)
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Singapore is a nation of immigrants and a former British colony; the only indigenous language is Malay, who are nevertheless a minority on that island-state.

Francesco D'Alessandro
Spain
Local time: 15:45
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
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agree  Barbara Østergaard: I've been in Singapore and agree that "welcome" will do :o)
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agree  Fabio Descalzi
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huang ying


Explanation:
It is same with Chinese. Majority of people in Singapore speak Chinese.
The other languages used are; English, Malay and Tamil.
Reference: http://www.asiatravelinfo.com/singapore
Hope this helps :o)

AZRA AKARTUNA
Türkiye
Local time: 17:45
Native speaker of: Native in TurkishTurkish
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