Maltese

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Etymology

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From dak in-nhar (that day). The gemination caused by the definite article was reduced when h was still a consonant. Outside the lexicalised adverb it was later restored, such that both are now pronounced differently. Compare the same in nofsinhar.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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dakinhar

  1. (on) that day
  2. back then, at that time
    Synonym: dak iż-żmien