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