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| Language | Expression | English Translation or Definition |
| Bisayan | amba | song. |
| Chewa | amba | to take its rise. |
| Denya | amba | pneumonia. |
| Hiligaynon | amba | chant, sing, song. |
| Icelandic | amba | ameba, amoeba. |
| Ilongot | amba | song. |
| Italian | Amba | mesa. |
| Kalanga | amba | plead. |
| Kibosho | amba | spread, smear on. |
| Kiseri | amba | explain, pronounce. |
| Lakhota | amba | goodby. |
| Nyamwezi | amba | spread. |
| Quenya | amba | upwards. |
| Swahili | amba | slander. |
| Tagalog | amba | pose a threat. |
Source: compiled by the editor from the definition of song; see credits. | ||
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