Maltese edit

Etymology 1 edit

Root
ż-n-j
4 terms

From Arabic زِنَى (zinā). Predominantly feminised because of the final -a, though the original masculine is still found.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

żina m or f

  1. fornication, adultery, or any sexual sin

Etymology 2 edit

Root
ż-j-n
5 terms

From Arabic زِينَة (zīna).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

żina f

  1. embellishment, decoration, luxurious beauty