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kena sai en · INTJ

Pronunciation

  • [ˈk˭ə˧na˦ ˈsaɪ˦˨] (Singapore)
  • /ˈkɑ-/ (Singapore)
  • /ˈkənɑ ˈsaɪ˦˨/ (Singapore)

Etymology

From Malay kena (“to incur”) + Hokkien 屎 (sái, “shit”). By surface analysis, kena (“to be affected by (something negative)”) + sai (“shit”).

Meanings

  1. (Manglish, Singlish, vulgar) Expression of anger and frustration.

Forms

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kena sai en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • [ˈk˭ə˧na˦ ˈsaɪ˦˨] (Singapore)
  • /ˈkɑ-/ (Singapore)
  • /ˈkənɑ ˈsaɪ˦˨/ (Singapore)

Etymology

From Malay kena (“to incur”) + Hokkien 屎 (sái, “shit”). By surface analysis, kena (“to be affected by (something negative)”) + sai (“shit”).

Meanings

  1. (derogatory, invariable, slang, vulgar) To get into trouble, to be in deep shit.

Forms

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kanasai alternative lexicographic
kenasai alternative lexicographic