qalba

Maltese

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʔal.ba/

Etymology 1

qalb +‎ -a

Noun

qalba f (plural qlub or qliebi or qalbiet, diminutive qlejba)

1. heart

   Synonym: qalb

2. core, kernel (of a fruit)
3. sprout

Etymology 2

Root
q-l-b
7 terms

Noun

qalba f (plural qalbiet)

1. a turning