adj
sian
syehn
Sian (adj) means Bored, weary, or fed up; tired of something. Example: “I'm so sian of doing the same routine every day.”
adj
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Bored, weary, or fed up; tired of something.
"I'm so sian of doing the same routine every day."
"“In a country where aspiration drives so much of who we are and what we want, it’s particularly sian to feel stuck,” he suggested."
— Sophie Chew, I’m Sian. You’re Sian. We’re All So Damn Sian. But That’s Okay (2021)
How to use sian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA colloquial Singlish/Southeast Asian English word for feeling fed up or worn out.
When to use it
Informal, used mainly in Singapore and Malaysia English.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more sian
- Superlative
- most sian
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Etymology
From Hokkien siān.
Rhymes for sian
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What does “sian” mean?
The word “sian” means bored, weary, or fed up; tired of something. In plain terms, a colloquial Singlish/Southeast Asian English word for feeling fed up or worn out.
How do you pronounce “sian”?
“Sian” is pronounced syehn (/sjɛn˨/ in IPA).
How do you use “sian” in a sentence?
Here is “sian” used in a sentence: “I'm so sian of doing the same routine every day.”
What part of speech is “sian”?
“Sian” is an adjective.
