hamba

/ (ˈhæmbə) /

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interjection

Southern African usually offensive go away; be off

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Word Origin for hamba

from Nguni ukuttamba to go

Words nearby hamba

hamantash, hamartia, hamartiology, Hamas, hamate, hamba, hamba kahle, Hambletonian, hambo, hambone, Hamborn

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How to use hamba in a sentence

Hamba, if used by a chief or native of high rank, implies a certain affectation of modesty.
A Manual of the Malay language|William Edward Maxwell
Biar-lah hamba sa-orang diri me-lawan dia, let me fight him myself alone.
A Manual of the Malay language|William Edward Maxwell
Every month I remind (give to remember) him— Tiap-tiap bulan ada hamba-tuan bri ingat.
A Manual of the Malay language|William Edward Maxwell
I will give bail for any amount— Br-apa brat sakali-pun hamba tuan brani tanggong.
A Manual of the Malay language|William Edward Maxwell

I crave permission to retire, as I wish to go home— Hamba tuan handak mohun-lah dahulu handak balik.
A Manual of the Malay language|William Edward Maxwell