xatba

Maltese

Root
x-t-b
4 terms

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʃad.ba/

Noun

xatba f (plural xtabi, paucal xatbiet)

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   • 2008, Trevor Żahra, Il-Ġenn li Jżommni f’Sikti, Merlin Publishers, →ISBN:

     Għax meta missieri kien jibni xi gallinar, jew xi xatba, jew xi kannizzata, qatt ma kien jixtri xejn, iżda jlaqqat u jillapazza b’dak li jsib. Imma jiena ma ridtx għarix mibni bl-imbarazz, iżda kamp sabiħ u pulit u b’saħħtu.

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