merċa

Maltese

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian merce and/or Sicilian merci, both from Latin merx.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɛr.t͡ʃa/

Noun

merċa f

1. (uncountable) groceries, goods of daily consumption

Usage notes

• Mostly used in ħanut tal-merċa (“grocer’s shop”).