maitua

Ambonese Malay

Etymology

Blend of mai +‎ tua. Compare English old lady, Chinese 老婆 (lǎopo).

Noun

maitua

  1. girlfriend; female significant other
    Coordinate term: paitua
  2. wife
    Synonym: bini
    Coordinate term: paitua

Further reading

  • D. Takaria, C. Pieter (1998), Kamus Bahasa Melayu Ambon-Indonesia‎[1], Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa
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