għaqli

Maltese
Root
għ-q-l
2 terms

Etymology

From Arabic عَقْلِيّ‎ (ʕaqliyy). By surface analysis, għaqal +‎ -i.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈaːʔ.lɪ/
  • IPA(key): /ˈaˤːʔ.lɪ/ (archaic)

Adjective

għaqli (feminine singular għaqlija, plural għaqlin)

  1. wise, rational, prudent, smart
    Synonym: dehni
    Antonyms: iblah, baħnan
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