nirra

Maltese

Alternative forms

• narra, larra

Etymology

According to Aquilina, it is a contraction of min +‎ ra, literally “someone sees” (nirrak < mirrak < min rak). Compare the common expression min rak mgħallaq (“May you be hanged”, literally “someone sees you hanged”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnɪr.ra/

Interjection

nirra

1. an interjection used for:
   1. ill-wishing [+pronominal pronoun]

      Nirrah jaqa’. ― May he fall.

   2. good wishes [+pronominal pronoun or without]

      Nirra Alla jsewwi ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)