As you might know that Singapore is a small Island, a modern country, locates in the South East Asian region.
Fig 01 - A sign with 4 languages
The country has multi-ethnic citizens. The four main societies are:
- Chinese
- Eurasian
- Indian
- and Malay.
No surprise, important signs will use language from these 4 main societies. As of Fig 01 at above, a sign of dangerous of electricity (voltage or current) is written in English, Chinese, Indian and Malay.
Fig 02 - Sign used in front of toilets.
4 communities enrich Singapore languages, culture, religions, traditions and even cuisines.
Fig 03 - Plants at a corner, Singapore.
Almost all Singaporean speaks English, since its official language for administration and business.
Fig 04 - A sign in public area, Singapore.
Ability of Singaporeans to speak multiple languages lead them to have advantages in the world stage.
Fig 05 - A sign in multiple languages.
Have you been in Singapore?
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You have to be multilingual in Singapore
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sharing
ReplyDelete...communicating to a multilingual population can be a challenge.
ReplyDeleteWe have never been to Singapore. I think it is a good idea though for signs in different languages and wish the US would start doing the same thing.
ReplyDeleteAmazing post!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing ♥
Cool sign
ReplyDeleteSingapore looks fascinating. I love how ulticultural it is, I feel like we could learn from that here.
ReplyDeleteone of smart countries in the world....
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As you might know that Singapore is a small Island, a modern country, locates in the South East Asian region.
Oh, such an interesting place..and amazing cuisine as well! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteA place I would love to visit! So interesting!
ReplyDeleteIn 4 languages? Cool
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Singapore.
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As you might know that Singapore is a small Island, a modern country, locates in the South East Asian region.
Oh, I love this. As an expat and someone who has travelled all over, this is one of those little things that I've come to appreciate--all the ways we communicate with each other and also all of the little, mundane things that are different than the "normal" I am used to!
ReplyDeleteSingapore is my favourite city in the world.
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