għaxqa

Maltese

Root
għ-x-q
4 terms

Etymology

From Arabic عِشْق (ʕišq, “love, romantic passion”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaːʃ.ʔa/
• IPA^(key): /ˈaˤːʃ.ʔa/ (archaic)

Noun

għaxqa f (plural għaxqiet)

1. delight, pleasure, enjoyment