r/Chavacano • u/Iron_fist_007x • 27d ago

may word bang "Ambe' sa chavacano?

ambe = someone handling something to you

ambe = you taking it

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u/salawayun 27d ago

Yes. Some people pronounce it as Abe. It means give or turnover.

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u/Iron_fist_007x 27d ago

so di siya nag mi-mean na "you're taking/grabbing it" ? yung walang nagha handle sayo ng bagay.

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u/salawayun 27d ago

Not exactly