What is Ho seh bo?

What is Ho seh bo?

“Ho seh bo?” The Hokkien greeting (equivalent to “how are you?”), is widely-used amongst elderly folk, but if you’ve noticed, it’s also the title of Mediacorp’s ongoing dialect drama that’s catered to senior citizens in Singapore.

What does boh mean in Hokkien?

bo(h) chup – (From Hokkien) Hokkien for to not give a damn.

What does boh mean in Singapore?

or Sure Boh. DEFINITIONS1. 1. in Singapore, it simply means “are you sure?”

How are you s2 cast?

Cast & Crew

  • Penn Badgley. Joe.
  • Victoria Pedretti. Love Quinn.
  • James Scully. Forty Quinn.
  • Jenna Ortega. Ellie Alves.
  • Ambyr Childers. Candace.
  • Carmela Zumbado. Delilah Alves.
  • Greg Berlanti.
  • Sera Gamble.

What is LAN PA?

Lancaster (/ˈlæŋkəstər/ LANG-kə-stər; Pennsylvania German: Lengeschder) is a city in South Central Pennsylvania, that serves as the seat of Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County and is one of the oldest inland towns in the United States. Lancaster is best known for being the hub of Pennsylvania’s Amish Country.

What does Wah Lau mean?

Oh my Dad
‍Wah lau eh! Originated from Hokkien. “Wah lau” is translated to “Oh my Dad”, and the “eh” is added to enhance this. The expression is commonly used to profess surprise or that something is stupid, can be compared to “Oh my God!”.

Why do Singaporeans say LA?

‘Lah’: a common understanding Singlish uses about 11 particles, mostly borrowed from Chinese dialects like Hokkien or Cantonese, to indicate the attitude of how something is said. This simple three-letter word can mean an affirmation, dismissal, exasperation or exclamation in different contexts.

How old is Ellie?

Ellie is a bright and mature 15 (“practically 16”) year old who lives in Joe’s apartment building in LA.

What was Joe’s name in Season 2?

Will Bettelheim
At the start of Season 2, viewers are reminded of Joe’s past transgressions, particularly murdering Guinevere. He also came face-to-face with Candace, whom he left for dead — or so he thought. Haunted by her survival and Beck’s death, Joe headed to Los Angeles for a new life, complete with a new name: Will Bettelheim.

What is Pok Kai?

pok kai (not comparable) (Singapore, Malaysia, slang) Having no money; broke; bankrupt.

Is Alamak a bad word?

Origin: Malay – An exclamation word to express shock or surprise. Alamak is an exclamation word used in situations when you are shocked or surprised by something or an event. It is something akin to “Oh my Mother!” and also “Oh my God!”.

What does “Ho say Bo” mean?

I am sure by now you would have heard the phrase “Ho Say Bo”, and more so made popular by the little boy on YouTube Dr Jia Jia and Big Brother. The phrase “Ho Say Bo” basically is another Hokkien phrase that is a greeting that is commonly used amongst the elder citizens in Singapore.

When is Ho Seh Bo 2《好世谋2》 on TV?

Riding on the success of the popular dialect drama Ho Seh Bo《好世谋》in 2019, Ho Seh Bo 2《好世谋2》returns from 31 July 2020 (Friday), with more drama and heartwarming stories. It will air on Channel 8, every Friday, 11.30am to 12.30pm on Channel 8’s dialect belt.

What is Ho Seh Bo 2?

4 A collaboration between the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) and Mediacorp, Ho Seh Bo 2《好世谋2》is part of the ministry’s continuous efforts to keep seniors updated on the latest government initiatives through entertaining content in dialects they are familiar with.

What is Hokkien greeting?

The Hokkien greeting (equivalent to “how are you?”), is widely-used amongst elderly folk, but if you’ve noticed, it’s also the title of Mediacorp’s ongoing dialect drama that’s catered to senior citizens in Singapore.

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