ambìa

See also: ambia

Cimbrian

Etymology

am- +‎ bia (“how”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Conjunction

ambìa

  1. (Sette Comuni, informal) because
    Ich khimme net kor Baan hòite, ambia ich pin dorléghet.
    I didn't come to Roana today because I am very tired.
    Ich isse net ambia ich han khòan hungar.
    I'm not eating because I'm not hungry.

References
  • “ambìa” in Martalar, Umberto Martello; Bellotto, Alfonso (1974) Dizionario della lingua Cimbra dei Sette Communi vicentini, 1st edition, Roana, Italy: Instituto di Cultura Cimbra A. Dal Pozzo
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