nê-bôm
See also: nebom
Macanese
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editUniverbation of Portuguese não é bom (“it is not good (to)”). Calque of Cantonese 唔好 (m4 hou2, “don't”, literally “not good”).
Verb
editnê-bôm
- don't, better not (negative imperative)
- Synonym: nunca
- nê-bôm cabeçudo ― don't be stubborn
- nê-bôm medo ― don't be afraid