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English
Etymology
From Malay sekali.
Pronunciation
Adverb
sekali (not comparable)
- (Singlish) What if, lest (something problematic or unanticipated happens)
2004, Bug , soc.culture.singapore (Usenet):[…] the instruction all says to deep fry them, so dared not buy - sekali raw dough, how to eat?
2004 January 2, Colin Goh, The Sunday Times, Singapore, page L12:[…] make sure he’s activated the right ringtone, sekali you, ahem, raise the wrong hopes.
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Indonesian
Etymology
From Malay sekali. Equivalent to
se- + kali.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /səˈka.li/
- Hyphenation: sê‧ka‧li
Adverb
sekali
- once
- Aku pergi ke sana sebulan sekali.
- very
- Pelajaran itu sulit sekali.
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Adjective
sekali
- first
- sepupu sekali ― first cousin
Malay
Etymology
se- (one) + kali (time)
Pronunciation
Adverb
sĕkali (Jawi spelling سکالي)
- once
Ambil ubat ini sehari sekali sehingga sembuh.- Take this medicine once a day until you're cured.
- very
Indah sekali pemandangan di sini.- What a beautiful view we have here.
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