fergħa

Maltese

Root
f-r-għ
12 terms

Alternative forms

• fergħ (dated)

Etymology

Extension of fergħ, from Arabic فَرْع (farʕ). The original form has become rare as it is homophonous with ferħ (“joy” and “young animal”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfɛ.ra/
• IPA^(key): /ˈfɛ.raˤ/ (archaic)
• Rhymes: -ɛra, (archaic) -ɛraˤ

Noun

fergħa f (dual feragħtejn, plural friegħi, paucal fergħat)

1. branch, twig
2. subsidiary