ħodon

Maltese

Root
ħ-d-n
7 terms

Etymology

From Arabic حُضْن (ḥuḍn).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈħɔ.dɔn/

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Noun

ħodon m (plural ħdan or ħdajjen, diminutive ħdejjen or ħdajjen)

1. breast, bosom
2. armful; small quantity

   ħodon ilma ― small quantity of water

   xita bil-ħodon ― heavy rain

3. (in the plural) midst

   fi ħdan il-familja ― in the midst of the family