mirkeb

Maltese

Alternative forms

• markab

Etymology

From Arabic مَرْكَب (markab).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɪr.kɛp/

Noun

mirkeb m (plural mriekeb)

1. (dated, literary) vessel, ship, boat

   Synonym: bastiment

Usage notes

• Used as an umbrella term. In practice one usually distinguishes between “boat” (dgħajsa), “sailing ship” (ġifen or xini), and “motor ship” (vapur).