nhonha

Macanese

Etymology

Possibly from Portuguese dona or Malay nyonya or Portuguese senhora. See also Spanish doña (“lady”) and Hokkien 娘惹 (nō͘-niâ) & 娘仔 (niô͘-á, “young lady”).

Noun

nhonha (plural nhonhonha)

  1. girl; young woman (married or single)
    Synonym: amui
    Coordinate term: nhum
    Nhonha canta. ― A girl sings.
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