tfajla

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Maltese

Etymology

From Arabic طُفَيْلة (ṭufayla), diminutive of طِفْلة (ṭifla, “female child”), whence Maltese tifla. Equivalent to tfajjel +‎ -a.

Pronunciation

Noun

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  1. diminutive of tifla (“girl”)
  2. female adolescent or young woman; girl (in this sense)

Usage notes

  • The sense “adolescent, young adult” is specific to the feminine and does not exist in the masculine equivalent tfajjel. The word żagħżugħ is used instead.

Synonyms

  • (adolescent, young woman): xebba
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