għaqli

Maltese

Root
għ-q-l
2 terms

Etymology

From Arabic عَقْلِيّ (ʕaqliyy). By surface analysis, għaqal +‎ -i.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaːʔ.lɪ/
• IPA^(key): /ˈaˤːʔ.lɪ/ (archaic)

Adjective

għaqli (feminine singular għaqlija, plural għaqlin)

1. wise, rational, prudent, smart

   Synonym: dehni

   Antonyms: iblah, baħnan