ħafna

See also: hafna

Maltese

Root
ħ-f-n
1 term

Etymology

From Arabic حَفْنة (ḥafna, “a handful”). The word refers to a small amount in Arabic, but developed the sense “much, many” over time; compare English pretty, rather (both “somewhat”, but also “very”), or quite a few.

Adjective

ħafna (comparative aktar or iktar or iżjed)

1. much; many

   Synonym: bosta

Adverb

ħafna

1. very

Related terms

• ħafen