pamba-

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North Moluccan Malay

Etymology

From pang- +‎ ba-.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pamba-/
  • Hyphenation: pam‧ba-
  • Note: Just like any other prefixes in the language, it's usually unstressed in many words.

Prefix

pamba-

  1. Used to form an adjective or noun that denoting a habit.
    feto (to complain, to scold) > pambafeto (having the habit of complaining or scolding; a complainer, scolder)
    gara (to tease) > pambagara (having the habit of teasing, a teaser)
  2. (very rare) Used to form a common agent noun, e.g. picker, sprinkler, etc.

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