riħ

See also: rih

Maltese

Root
r-w-ħ
1 term

Etymology

From Arabic رِيح (rīḥ). Originally a feminine, but masculine in Maltese (unlike related ruħ, which remained feminine).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /rɪːħ/

Noun

riħ m (plural rjieħ)

1. wind
2. direction

Noun

riħ m (plural rjiħat)

1. cold (sickness)

Noun

riħ m (plural rwieħ)

1. shade