żina

See also: Appendix:Variations of "zina"

Maltese

Etymology 1

Root
ż-n-j
4 terms

From Arabic زِنَى (zinā). Predominantly feminised because of the final -a, though the original masculine is still found.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈzɪ.na/

Noun

żina m or f

1. fornication, adultery, or any sexual sin

Etymology 2

Root
ż-j-n
5 terms

From Arabic زِينَة (zīna).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈziː.na/

Noun

żina f

1. embellishment, decoration, luxurious beauty