Maltese

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Root
l-għ-q
5 terms

Etymology

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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

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Adjective

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lagħaqi (feminine singular lagħaqija, plural lagħaqin)

  1. servile