The Tokpisin term "tambu" matches the English term "affines"
| other tokpisin words that include "tambu" : | english : |
|---|---|
| alta, tebol tambu | altar |
| buk tambu | bible |
| i tambu | forbidden |
| ples tambu | forbidden place |
| tambu, holi | holy |
| tambu | in-laws |
| tambu long olgeta | private |
| tambuim | prohibit |