zumbaia

Meaning

Noun

1. (feminine) bow (ceremonial greeting)
2. (feminine) deep courtesy, exaggerated bow
3. (feminine, in-plural) sycophancy (exaggerated flattery, with which one seeks to obtain favor, privilege, etc.)

Verb

1. (form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person) inflection of zumbaiar:
2. (form-of, imperative, second-person, singular) inflection of zumbaiar:

Translations

salamalec

courbettes

Pronounced as (IPA)

/zũˈbaj.ɐ/

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay sembahyang.