gah dai en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- [ˌk˭ɑː˦ ˈt˭aɪ˨] (Singapore)
Etymology
From Cantonese 加底 (gaa¹ dai², literally “more base”).
Meanings
- (Singapore, after kopi (“coffee”) or teh (“tea”), colloquial, not-comparable) Sweeter; with more sugar or condensed milk added.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kah dai | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ga dai | alternative | lexicographic |