lagħaqi

Maltese

Root
l-għ-q
5 terms

Etymology

The underlying measure is CaCCâCi, the form being obscured by the fact that għ cannot be geminated. Hence the unusual spelling -agħa- in an open syllable. Compare lagħaba for another example.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlaː.ʔɪ/
• IPA^(key): /ˈlaˤː.ʔɪ/ (archaic)

Adjective

lagħaqi (feminine singular lagħaqija, plural lagħaqin)

1. servile