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

Verb

qawwi

  1. second-person singular imperative of qawwa
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