ħaqq

See also: haqq

Maltese

Root
ħ-q-q
5 terms

Etymology

From Arabic حَقّ (ḥaqq).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ħaʔ/

Noun

ħaqq m

1. justice; fair judgement

   Synonym: ġustizzja

Derived terms

• jum il-ħaqq

Interjection

ħaqq

1. (mildly vulgar) damn; damn it; cursed

   Synonym: (vulgar) f’għoxx

Usage notes

Often used before a noun, e.g. ħaqq għall-bagħla! (“Damn mule!”) phrase often used with almost always no correlation with a mule, used as damn it!) or ħaqq dak missierek! (“curse/damn that father of yours!”)