għ-j-n

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Maltese[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

From Arabic ع و ن (ʕ w n).

Root[edit]

għ-j-n

  2. Related to helping.
Derived terms[edit]
Maltese terms belonging to the root għ-j-n (help)‎ (0 c, 4 e)

Etymology 2[edit]

From Arabic ع ي ن (ʕ y n).

Root[edit]

għ-j-n

  2. Related to the eye, hence also the evil eye and cursing.
Derived terms[edit]
Maltese terms belonging to the root għ-j-n (eye)‎ (0 c, 2 e)

Root[edit]

għ-j-n

  2. Related to the spring, source of water
Derived terms[edit]
Maltese terms belonging to the root għ-j-n (spring)‎ (0 c, 2 e)
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