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riedha ħobla u tredda'. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
riedha ħobla u tredda', but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
riedha ħobla u tredda' in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
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Maltese
Etymology
Literally, “to want her pregnant while she’s breastfeeding”. In reality, the two are not mutually exclusive, though the chances of conception during a period of active breastfeeding are indeed very low.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌrɪː.da ˌħɔb.la‿w ˈtrɛd.da/
- IPA(key): /ˌrɪː.da ˌħɔb.la‿w ˈtrɛd.daˤ/ (archaic)
Verb
riedha ħobla u tredda’
- (idiomatic) to (want to) have one's cake and eat it too
Usage notes
- Though the saying does not appear to be particularly vulgar, it may nevertheless be advisable to use it with caution.