xejra

Maltese

Root
x-j-r
2 terms

Etymology

Probably from the Arabic root ش و ر (š-w-r), which is related to “guiding, consulting” and “going, faring”. Perhaps verbal noun of the obsolete verb mentioned at xejjer and thus originally "indication".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʃɛj.ra/
• Homophone: xgħira (one pronunciation)

Noun

xejra f (plural xejriet)

1. trend, tendency