Meaning of saman | Babel Free

Definitions

A fine; a monetary penalty imposed for breaking the law.

Malaysia, Singapore, colloquial, informal

Equivalents

Examples

“I pass thru this gantry at ecp without cashcard. why do i kena saman till $70?”

“Technically parking outside the lot is illegal parking, doesn't matter if you put a coupon. The patrolling wardens can't saman you but parking in washing bay and bike lots are very easy targets for residents to complain about. Because of that no escape from getting saman after a quick call to the hotline.”

“Not just 'saman' kings: Kind parking warden helps old woman alight from taxi.”

“I did not know that a permit was needed to set a tent. So this nparks people came and check and issued me a saman of $300!”

““When the parking warden comes around, they shout: “Saman! Saman!” and drivers rush to their cars.””

“When SG50 Saman Rider is on duty, no law breaker will get away!”

CEFR level