sombar

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Ambonese Malay

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese sombra.

Noun

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

References

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