ħandaq

Maltese

Alternative forms

• ħondoq, fondoq

Etymology

From Arabic خَنْدَق (ḵandaq).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈħan.daʔ/

Noun

ħandaq m (plural ħniedaq)

1. a depression in the ground
   1. dip, slope
   2. ditch, trench

      Synonym: fossa

   3. chasm

      Synonym: dagħbien