sombar
Ambonese Malay
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Portuguese sombra.
Noun
editsombar
- shadow
- Dia lia sombar lalu lari.
- He/she saw a shadow then ran.
- protector, guardian
- Antua jadi sombar par katong.
- Parents are our protectors.
Derived terms
edit- basombar (“to take cover, shelter”)
References
edit- D. Takaria, C. Pieter (1998) Kamus Bahasa Melayu Ambon-Indonesia[1], Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa