Maltese edit

Root
l-għ-q
5 terms

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

Adjective edit

lagħaqi (feminine singular lagħaqija, plural lagħaqin)

  1. servile