ħames

Maltese

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈħamɛs/

Numeral

ħames m or f

1. short attributive form of ħamsa (“five”)

Usage notes

• The attributive forms are used before counted nouns. The short form is used with nouns beginning with a vowel or single consonant. Irregularly it is also used with snin (“years”).

Coordinate terms

• ħamest (long attributive form)