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Ambonese Malay
Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese sombra.
Noun
sombar
- 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
References
- D. Takaria, C. Pieter (1998) Kamus Bahasa Melayu Ambon-Indonesia, Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa