walanda
Ambonese Malay
Etymology
Derived from Malay Belanda and Indonesian Belanda (perhaps directly from Javanese Walanda), from Portuguese Holanda.
Proper noun
walanda
- the Netherlands
Adjective
walanda
- Dutch
- Zamang walanda katong seng majo.
- Our Dutch era did not continue.
References
- D. Takaria, C. Pieter (1998) Kamus Bahasa Melayu Ambon-Indonesia, Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa