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USA slang
Understand? Got it? (from Italian-American slang).
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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capiche means Understand? Got it? (from Italian-American slang). It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"capiche" means Understand? Got it? (from Italian-American slang). In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Do you understand? / Do you appreciate it?.
I do not understand; the explanation went over my head
Used to ask for confirmation or agreement.
All good?; how are you? (informal greeting, literally "beauty?")
Is this possible? / Can you do this?.
Where are you going? (The direct, common Singlish phrasing)
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