qawwi

Maltese

Root
q-w-j
6 terms

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʔaw.wɪ/

Etymology 1

From Arabic قَوِيّ (qawiyy).

Adjective

qawwi (feminine singular qawwija, plural qawwijin, comparative aqwa or iqwa)

1. strong

   Antonym: dgħajjef

2. powerful
3. (expressing degree in certain contexts) much, great, good

   Inti l-aqwa ħabib tiegħi. ― You’re my best friend.

4. (phonetics) voiced

   Antonym: artab

5. loud (of a colour, clothing, etc.)
6. effective, convincing

Etymology 2

Verb

qawwi

1. second-person singular imperative of qawwa