Ambonese Malay edit

Noun edit

ampong

  1. forgiveness

West Makian edit

Etymology edit

Ultimately from Malay ampun, likely through North Moluccan Malay.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

ampong

  1. forgiveness
    • (Can we date this quote?), “Nimama dofono”:
      taja lo tapa ampong
      I cry and I ask for forgiveness