Southeast Asia Vocabulary - Singapur

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

a mixture in which different elements are combined evenly

a group of people who share a common culture, language, religion, or ancestry

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

full of variety, interest, or excitement

to exchange information, news, ideas, etc. with someone

a Chinese festive dance with a long dragon-shaped costume symbolizing good luck and prosperity, performed by a team of dancers

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

to recognize or commemorate a significant occasion by performing a specific action or ritual

a state of compatibility or coordinated action among people, ideas, or groups

to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term

a retail store serving a sparsely populated region; usually stocked with a wide variety of merchandise

representing the best possible example or standard

(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

to come to power and control in a place using military force

to provide the energy or inspiration needed to drive or enhance a specific activity or process

government of a political unit by its own people

the act of governing; exercising authority

raw materials found in nature that are used by human beings

a company or organization with significant influence, strength, or success in its industry

the creation of new ideas or concepts in the mind

characterized by growth and success

a state consisting of a sovereign city

the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged

an area of grass, trees, or other vegetation in a town or city, intended for public use or environmental benefit

the external surface of a building roof

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

to become bright by means of color or light

the system of transport including buses, trains, etc. that are available for everyone to use, provided by the government or by companies

(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances

to make a place dirty by leaving trash or waste scattered around

the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

to be the cause of something

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

a substance for chewing with different tastes such as strawberry, mint, etc.

a protected area of land or water that is set aside for the preservation and protection of natural habitats, wildlife, and plant species

to form a row or be positioned along the edge of something

a newly established company or business venture, typically characterized by its innovative approach, early-stage development, and a focus on growth

to try to achieve a better result compared to that of other people or things

a place or state of perfect happiness, peace, and delight

offering exceptional comfort, high quality, and indulgence

the amount of money that is reduced from the usual price of something

influenced by the latest or popular styles

an item, such as a bag, hat, piece of jewelry, etc., that is worn or carried because it makes an outfit more beautiful or attractive

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

the medicinal products made from plants or plant extracts used for their therapeutic properties

a covered area containing many small food stalls where inexpensive meals are sold

(of an area or space) situated outside and is not covered or enclosed in any way

an area in a public place such as a shopping mall, etc. where multiple small restaurants are located

having a price that a person can pay without experiencing financial difficulties

a type of thin, long food made with flour and egg, eaten in a soup or with sauce

having been cooked over direct heat, often on a grill, resulting in a charred or seared exterior

a long wooden or metal stick that is inserted into pieces of food, especially meat, to hold them together while being cooked

the illegal act of taking something from a place or person without permission

a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

to ensure that a law or rule is followed

to cross a street or road without following the rules, typically by crossing outside of crosswalks or against traffic signals

giving a renewed sense of energy

(of animals or organisms) primarily active during the night

the environment where a plant or animal species normally lives and grows, with the conditions that suit its needs

a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers

a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range