Ambonese Malay edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Portuguese sombra.

Noun edit

sombar

  1. shadow
    Dia lia sombar lalu lari.
    He/she saw a shadow then ran.
  2. protector, guardian
    Antua jadi sombar par katong.
    Parents are our protectors.

Derived terms edit

References edit

  • D. Takaria, C. Pieter (1998) Kamus Bahasa Melayu Ambon-Indonesia[1], Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa