alamak

Means "OH NO" "OH MY GOD" etc

Alamak, I forgot to pick up my girlfriend at the station!!!!

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alamak

same as above, but just something to add on:
Popular in South-East Asia– Malay/Hokkien? Sometimes followed by "chilakak" (sp?) The "k" at the end is very light.

Alamak chilakak!

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alamak

some may hear that it came from japanese language, but others say it is initially a word from arabic language "Allah maak" which means "God be with you".
"Allah maak" is used to be said when someone is inflicted with trials.
then as time goes by, it became a norm to be said whenever something unfavorable happens.

"eh alamak! i forgot to bring my phone!"

"alamak you ah, so careless"

"alamak i accidentally hit the curb!"

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alamak

same as above but not just famous in south east asia but also used by japanese people but the 'l' sounds more like an 'r'. alamak ---> aramak (the meaning is still the same)

aramak, kono kanji wa mou wasurete shimaimashita!

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