Tanjong Katong

English

Etymology

From Malay Tanjong Katong (“Turtle Point”, literally “Cape of Leatherback Turtle”). Katong referred to a now-extinct species of sea turtle once found in the area, and may also describe the rippling effect seen along a shoreline caused by a sea mirage.[1]

Proper noun

Tanjong Katong

  1. A residential neighbourhood and a subzone of Marine Parade in the Central Region of Singapore.

Translations

Translations

References

  1. ^ Cornelius, Vernon (2016) “Tanjong Katong”, in National Library Board‎[1]

Further reading

Malay

Etymology

Compound of tanjung (“cape”) +‎ katung (“leatherback turtle”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtand͡ʒoŋ ˈkatoŋ/ [ˈt̪aɲ.d͡ʒoŋ ˈka.t̪oŋ]

Proper noun

Tanjong Katong (Jawi spelling تنجوڠ کاتوڠ)

  1. Tanjong Katong (a residential neighbourhood and a subzone of Marine Parade in the Central Region of Singapore)

Descendants

  • → English: Tanjong Katong
  • → Chinese: 加東 / 加东 (Jiādōng)
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