sombar
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
- basombar (“to take cover, shelter”)
References
- D. Takaria, C. Pieter (1998) Kamus Bahasa Melayu Ambon-Indonesia, Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa