fergħa

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Maltese

Root
f-r-għ
12 terms

Alternative forms

Etymology

Extension of fergħ, from Arabic فَرْع (farʕ). The original form has become rare as it is homophonous with ferħ (joy” and “young animal).

Pronunciation

Noun

fergħa f (dual feragħtejn, plural friegħi, paucal fergħat)

  1. branch, twig
  2. subsidiary