hamba

/ (ˈhæmbə) /

interjection

Southern African usually offensive go away; be off

Word Origin for hamba

from Nguni ukuttamba to go

Example sentences from the Web for hamba

  • 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
  • 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