ampong

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Ambonese Malay

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Noun

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ampong

  1. forgiveness

West Makian

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Etymology

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Ultimately from Malay ampun, likely through North Moluccan Malay.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ampong

  1. forgiveness
    • (Can we date this quote?), “Nimama dofono”:
      taja lo tapa ampong
      I cry and I ask for forgiveness