tisbiħ

Maltese

Root
s-b-ħ
10 terms

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tɪsˈbiːħ/
• Rhymes: -iːħ

Etymology 1

Derived verbal noun of sebbaħ (to embellish, to adorn). Cognate with Arabic تصبيح.

Noun

tisbiħ m (instance noun tisbiħa)

1. verbal noun of sebbaħ: embellishment, adornment, beautification

   Synonym: tiġmil

Etymology 2

Derived verbal noun of sebbaħ (to praise, glorify God). Cognate with Arabic تسبيح.

Noun

tisbiħ m (instance noun tisbiħa)

1. verbal noun of sebbaħ: praise, glorification (of God)

   Synonym: tifħir