nambatu

Nambatu is distinct in meaning from namba tu. The former means second rate in its properties or quality; the latter means second ranked.

See original Mihalic entry ® namba tu.

Modifier forms

1. subordinate, second rate
   dispela kain lam i nambatu this kind of lamp is second rate

Noun forms

2. an inferior type, secondary, alternate
   nambatu bilong mambu an inferior type of bamboo
   nambatu pasis the less used harbour, an emergency harbour, an alternate harbour

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